Author of kooky cosy mysteries, cookbooks, general fiction and children's adventure stories.
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… Continue reading Managing 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… Continue reading Giving feedback and the pain of rejection
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… Continue reading Vanity Press Companies, tramps and thieves
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… Continue reading My first rejection
Sarah Jackson 