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6. An authors journey: Publication and promotion

In this chapter, Vivienne shares her road to becoming a published author, and the different ways of having your story published.

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1. An authors journey: Meet the author

In this series, Vivienne Dockerty shares her insights into storytelling, developing ideas and characters, and drawing on her family history...

2. An authors journey: Researching the story

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3. An authors journey: Building the characters

In this chapter, Vivienne reveals how she develops her characters, how to use location to set the scene and how...

4. An authors journey: Self publishing

In this chapter, Vivienne recounts publishing her books and acquiring a following  

5. An authors journey: The ups and downs

In this chapter, Vivienne shares some of the unpredictable highs and lows of her journey to becoming an author