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Only a week or so to go before the deadline to get your entries to the Wight Fair Writers Circle Winter Writing Competition. Loads of prizes donated by Island businesses continue the great support the competition has had in the past/
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Short story competition launches with the theme 'Tis The Season To be Jolly. Closing date is 20 November. Winners announced on 20 December at a reception in Newport.
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There are a range of events taking place this Saturday in Ryde as part of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of World Book Day
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Quiz for all those up to the age of 16 to take part in at Sandown Library this World Book Day (Thursday)
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This Thursday sees the return of World Book Day, a worldwide celebration of books and reading. Redeem Your Voucher For...
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Tell us your favourite books on World Book Day
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The third installment: how to get your novel finished with thanks to the wise words of Barbara J Mackie.
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The second installment in the Barbara J Mackie series. How to stick with your novel.
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Always wanted to write a novel but never known where to start? Barbara Mackie tells VB all.
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A few places left on the three-day writing workshop being run from Friday at The Blacksheep with screenwriter Barbara Jane Mackie. £130 for three days includes lunches and refreshments throughout the day
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New children's book aims to uplift community under threat of primary and pre-school closure
