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Emma's avatar

Yet again I echo my offer to do anything I can to help once you have that book in working order – your writing continues to blow me away x

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Deborah Sloan's avatar

Thank you so much for this Emma. As I write this, I am working on finishing my first essay for a book I am hoping to self-publish in the Autumn/Winter. I've much more writing to do but if you've any contacts with wisdom on self-publishing or know good copy-editors, designers, printers, I do need to find those! Working on all that as well!

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Emma's avatar

I do indeed! I'm a structural/line editor myself and would be happy to help, and I can definitely refer you to a couple of freelance copy editors. I know a great designer and I have recently explored all the UK-based printers so can recommend you a great one of those too. Just drop me a line when you're ready!

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Deborah Sloan's avatar

Thank you Emma. I will definitely be in touch! You are a great person to know!

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R M Doherty-Allan's avatar

I'm with Katie G. Write that book!

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Deborah Sloan's avatar

Thanks Rosina! Definitely working on it!

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Katie G's avatar

Always look forward to each new journal from you on here Deborah. They’re always witty, honest and so often I read them and have a “Thats how I feel/think/react/wish/planned/handled …” moment .

Mostly though I think “how CAN she write stuff like this, she needs to write a book”. A plea from me, keep these blogs coming, they’re fab 🩷

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Deborah Sloan's avatar

This is so kind Katie thank you. I’m so glad they resonate. I will def keep them coming but I am also planning to spend time from April to June gathering material for a book on ‘leaving’ so watch this space….

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Katie G's avatar

Yay good for you! You’re a natural writer 👏👏 Best of luck.

Ps I know your a book fanatic - have you read A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry? My favourite book 🩷

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Deborah Sloan's avatar

Thank you! No I haven’t read A Fine Balance but I am always keen to find books people recommend so I’m adding it to my list!

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Testing times's avatar

Happy to share your work Deborah. This one's thought provoking as ever x

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Deborah Sloan's avatar

Thank you! I appreciate this.

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