I'm taking the plunge and putting some work out there. Publishing is the goal for me. I'm looking for a nibble from either an agent or a publisher. I'd be happy with either, as the immediate aim is to move my work up to the next level. Let's face facts: writers write, but authors publish. In order …
Giving feedback and the pain of rejection
In addition to my writing, book reviewing and writers group activities, I review pieces of work for a couple of women who, for various reasons, are unable to join a writers group. One of them, a person new to the writing game, recently submitted a manuscript for a review with a private editing service. She …
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Vanity Press Companies, tramps and thieves
I mentioned in my last post that I had had some interesting experiences with vanity press publishers. I am starting to wonder if I have a sign on my head saying “sucker” or “will give away hard earned cash freely”. Anyway dramatics aside here is a summary of my experiences so far. About nine months …
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My first rejection
I've received my first rejection for "Pete and the Persian Bottle". This is my first rejection from a real commercial publisher! Ever! Quite a milestone. I'm really feeling like I'm on the 'team' now. No reason was provided, but that's to be expected in today's publishing world. I have two other current submissions of the …
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