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    Fifty Shades of Grey and romantic fiction masterclass this Thursday at Marie Claire

    At 1pm this Thursday Marie Claire’s Twitter is taking a saucy turn as racy writer Victoria Fox answers your literary questions

    By Rebecca Twomey
    Published 15 January 2013 In Features

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    At 1pm this Thursday Marie Claire’s Twitter is taking a saucy turn as racy writer Victoria Fox answers your literary questions

    Fifty Shades of Grey fan? Thought so. If you’ve dreamed of emulating E.L James’ success or have always wanted to write a book but have no idea how to get started then there’s one place you need to be during your lunch break this Thursday and that’s @MarieClaireUk’s Twitter.

    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY MOVIE ROLE EYED UP BY EDDIE REDMAYNE

    We’ve enlisted the expertise of Mills&Boon writer Victoria Fox, author of Hollywood Sinners and Temptation Island, to help you with your writing woes. Whether you’d like to explore the Fifty Shades of Grey genre, or if you’d prefer a more traditional approach, Victoria will be on hand between 1pm and 2pm to answer any questions.

    Want to know how to get your novel published? Struggling to decide on a plot? Lacking inspiration? Victoria and her years of experience working in publishing and writing novels will be able to help. She'll also be on hand to dish out her top tips throughout the hour.

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    What are you waiting for? Head to Twitter immediately and start posting your questions to Victoria and include the hash tag: #MCWritingMasterclass

    Don’t be shy, after penning some seductive tones, there’s little to embarrass Victoria!

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    EROTIC FICTION IS 4000 PER CENT MORE POPULAR THAN TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

    Victoria Fox will be taken over Marie Claire’s Twitter from 1pm on Thursday 17 January.

    If Victoria’s chat motivates you to get writing, you could well be tempted to enter the Racy Reads competition she’s currently judging with Jackie Collins for ITV1’s Lorraine. The duo are hunting for the next writer of steamy stories and it could be you! For entry information see itv.com/lorraine

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