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Insider tip
Artists: Once you've identified a potential gap in the market, always submit your idea or portfolio to the editor of that section, and never to the art director. Art directors are inundated with unsolicited work, and if yours tickles the fancy of the section editor, you're in. (Martin Rowson)
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London Book Fair 2010
In April, publishers, agents and booksellers from across the world flocked to the London Book Fair in Earl’s Court – it’s the global marketplace for rights negotiation, making it unmissable for anyone with an interest in the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels.
Bloomsbury was just one of hundreds of exhibitors at the fair, and was one of the busiest. We talked to members of the team to find out why they were there, about the people they’d met, and the successes they’d achieved.
So, watch the video to find out more – there’s practical advice in it for aspiring authors too…
Looking for advice on getting published, marketing or developing as a writer? Then visit our Writers’ Zone – it’s packed with ideas and inspiration for new and aspiring authors.
Buy the 2011 Yearbook
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