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Horizons is a free toolkit designed to inspire and support the next generation of non-fiction women writers. The Horizons Toolkit is made up of writing resources, features and free online events, with contributions from publishing industry experts and leading non-fiction authors.
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Maggie O'Farrell on writing
As a recent guest on the Women’s Prize for Fiction podcast – which sees inspirational women choose five books that have shaped them – bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell shared her top reads, but she also smuggled in plenty of fascinating insights into her own writing process.
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