School's Out

Mortar boards thrown into the sky.

Andrea Kon looks back on her first term back at 'school' in over 50 years with some nostalgia.

School's out! The last day of an 11 week term and I can't believe it's over, for now at least.

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The Agent Cometh

The word 'agent' in a dictionary.

When a real live agent addresses the Novel Approach class, Andrea Kon realises she has a very long way to go.

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School Report

Andrea Kon gets positive feedback, but is it honest enough?

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An Agent In The Classroom

To approach, or not to approach?

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The Lessons Of Fairy Tales

Andrea Kon discovers why good fairy tales can offer wanna-be writers more than a mere moral lesson.

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The Plot Thickens

Our mature student's novel takes shape, and the class ask if they can stay on at school.

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Taking The 'P' Out Of Poodle

The class are set a pup of a detention for daring to challenge the teacher.

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How To Find An Agent

At last, the question of how to find an agent has been answered.

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When Teacher Is Away

A story about bricks

Teacher Josie was ill, and the class (almost) ran itself, with interesting results.

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