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Tag: writers journey
Managing rejections – again!
I regularly receive rejections, and occasionally receive feedback. Why so many rejections? Well for a start, I regularly submit my work to various publishers, journals and competitions. You don’t get rejected if you don’t submit. Whenever I receive a rejection, I’m left with a feeling of emptiness, and in some cases, feel a little embarrassed… Continue reading Managing rejections – again!
Book publishing pathways – an explanation
Are you as confused about the different paths to publishing as I am? This guide by Jane Friedman (www.janefriedman.com) is a good start. I must admit that I have seen a number of publishers in Australia describe themselves as "publishing partners" when they really seem to be 'agent assisted self publishers'. You can download a… Continue reading Book publishing pathways – an explanation
Author Isolation and the Extrovert
People who know me, know that I am quite the extrovert. I've previously worked in large organisations, in places with a lot of staff and external clients, with loads of meetings and social contact. I've always been one for a conversation, a meal, a drink, a laugh, a party...you get the picture. So how does someone… Continue reading Author Isolation and the Extrovert
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