Wordstruck – Claire Scobie's blog

30 April 2013

Wordstruck - How to Choose the Best Title for Your Book

Hello everyone, I’ve been quiet for a while. After working on my novel for two years, I’m excited to announce that...

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15 June 2012

Wordstruck.... Loving Scrivener

I’ve written briefly about the writing program Scrivener before. Designed by the Cornwall-based software company,

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Latest Book

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The Pagoda Tree

Claire’s new book and first novel, The Pagoda Tree, will be published by Penguin Australia on 26th June 2013. More details will follow soon, but so you get a taste of what it is about, this is the blurb from the back of the book.

About Claire

Writer and journalist Claire Scobie is author of the acclaimed Last Seen in Lhasa.


Praise for Claire's writing

‘Gripping’ – Time Out

‘Absorbing and rewarding’ – The Observer

‘Shows sheer journalistic flair’ – The Sunday Telegraph


Services

Claire teaches sell-out workshops across Australia for all levels, from beginners to experienced writers. Find out more


Current events

22 April 2013
5-week Travel Memoir Course


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Secrets of Travel Writing

Dream of being a travel writer, but don’t know where to start? This 10-step ebook gives you the insider’s edge to travel writing in print & online. You’ll learn how to pitch, where to sell your work & how to craft must-read travel stories. Packed with hot tips, advice & exercises, Secrets of Travel Writing will save you time & help you make money.

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Red Lily Press

Red Lily Press brings you a range of writing ebooks. First in the series is travel writing. Travel memoir writing, feature journalism & story-telling coming shortly.


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