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Pen Factor Finalist Releases Ebook

After being shortlisted for the Pen Factor Writing Prize at TLC’s 2013 Literary Conference, writer Simon Webb, whose book Running Blind is based on his experiences as a blind

February 21, 2014
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TLC Mentee Publishes Debut Collection

Emma Lannie, who was mentored by writer Ray Robinson as part of TLC’s Chapter and Verse online mentoring scheme, has had her debut collection of short stories released by

February 20, 2014
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2014 Self-publishing Successes for TLC clients

2014 looks set to be the year of the independent author, with self-publishing success stories becoming more and more prominent in industry news. Recently, we’ve heard from several former

February 5, 2014
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TLC Mentee Shortlisted for Literary Prize

We’re delighted that Divya Ghelani, a mentee on our Chapter and Verse programme, has been shortlisted for the Harry Bowling Prize for her novel Runaway. The winner of the novel

February 2, 2014
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Nathan Filer wins Costa Book of the Year Award

TLC reader (and former client) Nathan Filer was named last night as the winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award, one of the world’s richest literary prizes.

January 28, 2014
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Interview with Jude Cook

“Six days a week the alarm awakes me at 6.10am. Then to the dark desk, to read back the previous day’s work, or bits of research, or other people’s

January 20, 2014
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TLC Client Secures Major Publishing Deals

TLC is delighted to announce that Tina Seskis, whose novels One Step Too Far and

November 28, 2013
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Ewan Morrison shortlisted for Scottish Book Awards

TLC reader Ewan Morrison has been announced as a finalist in the annual Scottish Book Awards after winning in the Fiction category with his novel Close Your Eyes. The

September 5, 2013
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International Success for TLC Client Sudipto Das

TLC is delighted that Sudipto Das’s novel, The Ekkos Klan, has become a best selling new release in India. Sudipto came to TLC with his manuscript in 2011 and

August 28, 2013
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Jennifer Makumbi wins Kwani Manuscript Prize

Former TLC client Jennifer Makumbi has won the Kwani Manuscript Prize for her manuscript The Kintu Saga. Jennifer was awarded an Arts Council Free Read and was mentored by Sara Maitland as part of TLC’s

July 5, 2013
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Agyness Dean to Star in Film Remake of Ray Robinson’s Electricity

TLC editor and mentor Ray Robinson’s novel Electricity (“a breathtaking assault on the senses” –Guardian) has been confirmed as now being in production, with Agyness Dean to take a

June 12, 2013
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Blood of Kings: a writing adventure from the past and the present

TLC is delighted for Andrew James, who had his novel, Blood of Kings published by Michael Joseph (Penguin) in April, 2013. Andrew’s historical novel explores the grandeur of the

April 11, 2013
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