The best advice my editor gave me by the Branford Boase shortlisted authors

A book isn't made by the author alone. Here the seven shortlisted authors for the Branford Boase award share top tips from their editors, from clarity is key to curb the cussing

The Branford Boase award is unusual in that it celebrates the role of the editor as well as the writer. Here, all the editors shortlisted for this year’s prize share top advice for new writers: what are the mistakes they most commonly make and how can you avoid them?

The winner of the Branford Boase 2015 award will be revealed later today.

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