So, you want to be a writer? Brilliant! Full marks. But are you prepared to do the work? I know loads of people who want to be writers. They talk about being writers, talk about writing, and some even call themselves writers. But what does it actually take to be a writer? Here are my findings …
Celebrate rejection!
I'm in the process of pitching three pieces (a cosy mystery, a children's fiction and a non-fiction gift book) to various publishers and agents. I also hope to have a few short pieces ready to submit to various journals and publications in the near future. What does this mean? Well, I suspect that I'm going …
Traditional vs Self Publishing
This is a rehash of a post from last year. I'm in the market for an agent and/or a publishing contract with a traditional publisher. Again, I'm being asked (and asking myself) "Why go traditional when you've had some success (albeit limited) with self publishing?" I have a number of reasons for wanting to take the …
I am a writer and this is a proper job!
I have read a number of articles & blog posts about writing not being considered to be an actual job. Last week during dinner with a friend, she made the comment that I was semi-retired (not fully retired as I do some paid work at a University). I was a little taken-aback but let it slide. After …
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