James Marshall's writing journey

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I share the processes of writing, reviewing, editing, publishing and, hopefully, selling my debut novel, The Poster.' May include sidebars on barbecues, weightlifting and the Green Bay Packers.

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About James Marshall

A sports coach and writer, I live in Willand, Devon UK. I published two books in 2024 and one in 2025. I share my mistakes and frustrations about writing and publishing. I highlight inspirational reading with the occasional minor success.

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