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Richard Standen asks on Twitter:
I'm a writing graduate with 2 shorts I've written screening at festivals. Where should/can I look to find that first paid job?
Getting work AND getting paid for it is the Holy Grail for most writers - it's fair to say most of us dream of giving up our day jobs. In terms of finding your first paid job as a writer, I'd recommend following these steps:...

Bang2writer Erinmaochu asks via Twitter:
What software are people using to write novels on these days @celtx or other examples, or simple pen and paper?
First up, I use Microsoft Word. It's what I started with, it came with the machine and it's got everything I need (for those wondering, format-wise that's 12point Times New Roman, double spaced. End of)....

Bang2writer David asks:
"Hi - I've got a short story that could really suit a 'Graphic Novel' type approach. 1. How do i go about approaching an Agent or Publisher to get the ball rolling on that; and 2. As it will be a collaborative project with a graphic artist, is there...