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Insider tip
"It’s important to realise that publishers are desperate to find good material, it’s in their interests. If you’re rejected five times, there’s probably a reason for it, so listen to what they have to say." » Read more from Giles Andreae
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Do you read or write blogs?
Of course you do! Well, you must at least read them, because you’re here, right now, reading… The reason I ask is that I’m supervising Tina, a postgrad at Kingston University, and she’s keen to ask you about a few things. I very much hope you can help!
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Have you thought about self-publishing?
Filed under: Getting Published, Marketing Yourself
If you have not had the time or energy to keep going in your search for a publisher, or simply want to get a manuscript into a finished format quickly, self-publishing ought to be a convenient option. The reality can be much less positive.
At a recent literary conference, the room where the various self-publishing firms were displaying their wares had all the charm of the first day of our holiday in Tenerife when Read more
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