There are many pluses and minuses that should be taken into consideration before you take the self publishing route.
Dr Kathryn Bates is a graduate of archaeology and history. She has excavated across the world as an archaeologist, and tutored medieval history at Leicester University. She joined the administrative team at Oxford Open Learning twelve years ago. Alongside her distance learning work, Dr Bates is a bestselling novelist, and an itinerant creative writing tutor for primary school children.
Going the Extra Mile
Going the extra mile for your studies will increase your own knowledge and make the year of work ahead much easier.
Thomas Hardy
Celebrated British novelist and poet Thomas Hardy was born on June 2nd, 1840, in the village of Upper Bockhampton, Dorset. Encouraged in his love of literature by his parents (his father was a stone mason and violinist, and his mother a fervent reader), Hardy was educated from the age of eight at Julia Martin’s school […]
Short Story and Poetry Competitons to try
Not only is entering a story or poetry competition a lot of fun, it can also help to improve your writing technique.
Sir Robert Peel: A Man of Great Importance
As home secretary, Peel introduced the changes that he was to become most well known for; his far-ranging criminal law and prison reforms.
29th January, 1813: The Publication of Pride and Prejudice
Jane had to spend a third of her family’s annual household income before she could see a profit on her work.
Writing a Conclusion
The conclusion of your work is your last chance to show your tutor that you have correctly understood the question or assignment addressed.
How to write a good Introduction
The introduction is where you have the opportunity to make an instant impact on your reader.
Widen your Vocabulary: use a Thesaurus
Unlike a dictionary, which gives a definition, a thesaurus provides a selection of alternative words for the one you’ve looked up.
Double Check that Spelling!
Some of the most common spelling errors found on exam papers come from words that are spelt correctly, but are incorrectly used.