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Unlock your research with newspaper archives


Whatever your chosen non-fiction subject, the newspaper collection hosted by Findmypast, the inaugural sponsor of the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction,…

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Four Non-Fiction Writing Prompts


When we’re in the middle of a project, it can be easy to forget the initial slog and the moment…

Fri 10 November, 2023

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Memoir: Writing through trauma


Dreaming and creating fictional worlds has been something I’ve done before I could even hold a pen. It’s how I…

Fri 10 November, 2023

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Using records for your non-fiction research


Alongside its fantastic newspaper collection, the many millions of records featured on Findmypast, the inaugural sponsor of the Women’s Prize…

Fri 10 November, 2023

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Writing your memoir: Four steps to get you started


In this four-step guide from Curtis Brown Creative, bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shares her advice for aspiring memoirists on how…

Fri 10 November, 2023

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How to make your memoir submission stand out


The craft of writing a memoir is all about turning your life experiences into a compelling narrative – but how can you make sure your personal story captures the attention…

Fri 10 November, 2023

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How to write a non-fiction proposal


There is an art to putting together a dazzling nonfiction book proposal, and keeping in mind the following will help…

Fri 10 November, 2023

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How do we write from the margins?


How do we centre our voices when we are the ones who have been historically marginalised, and often continue to…

Fri 10 November, 2023

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