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Why black and white books are perfect for babies
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ABC and 123: Laying the foundations of numeracy in the early years
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More than just marks on a page: how to start children writing
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The importance of tuning in to your baby's gestures
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The lasting legacy of a cuddle
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Five things: creating an atmosphere in your writing
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From the agent: what I look for in a cover letter
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Five things: writing for 8-12 year-olds
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How to start writing
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Five things: plotting a crime novel
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Six tips for writing genderqueer and nonbinary characters
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Writing with Gaelic: a bilingual blessing
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Five things: writing a short story
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Five poets to read if you hate poetry
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How (not) to be a writer
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Five things: creating a sense of place
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