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Our first Wild Writing Session!
Join me for an online writing session Tuesday 9 September 7-9pm GMT
Sep 7
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Sanjida Kay
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Why overcoming perfectionism will make you a better writer
The surprising lesson I learned from an art class that could help you finish — and publish — your book
Sep 1
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Sanjida Kay
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August 2025
What feedback do you pay attention to, how do you edit, what do you do once you have an idea for a story?
Just some of the questions that came out of Ask Me Anything about writing.
Aug 1
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Sanjida Kay
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July 2025
Part II: How to use fairy tales to write fiction that sells
How to make your novel a page-turner that publishers can't resist
Jul 27
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Sanjida Kay
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Part I: Why agents love stories inspired by fairy tales
Understanding why fairy tales resonate—and how this helps you write fiction editors want
Jul 14
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Sanjida Kay
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Two suspense techniques agents look for
How to make your novel a page-turner that publishers can't resist
Jul 13
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Sanjida Kay
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21:53
How do you create a story agents can't resist?
Turn everyday moments into compelling fiction
Jul 7
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Sanjida Kay
5
June 2025
Your publisher wants you to create greater emotional depth. How do you do it?
'It would probably be more hurtful if it was a beautiful day and we were standing in sunshine with rainy hearts.’
Jun 30
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Sanjida Kay
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Your editor wants you to create a meaningful connection with your reader. What do you do?
Leitmotifs can thread deeper meaning into your story
Jun 23
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Sanjida Kay
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Act II - or how to deal with a saggy middle
Three ways to stop the the middle of your novel from losing pace
Jun 15
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Sanjida Kay
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17:59
Red Herrings: How to mislead your readers
False clues, fake suspects and clever misdirection can keep your readers guessing until the final page
Jun 9
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Sanjida Kay
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What it's really like to be a writer
What happens when your book doesn't sell
Jun 2
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Sanjida Kay
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