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Finding a children's book literary agent.

by Geoffrey Barton-Harvey
1st July 2022

Im new to this. So can anyone recommend a good children's picture book literary agent, or a publishing house for the above. UK based preferably.

Thanks in advance

Geoff

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Strange Beings Seek Writer

by Ryan Harris
19th April 2022

I am a self-confessed techno-phobe and luddite seeking a writer to give life to my creations "The Spacekins."

The characters are tiny astronauts who live in the Asteroid Belt, they and their environs are made almost entirely from found, salvaged and recycled materials.

I have had interest from several hybrid and self-publishers, but I am not a writer - and I'm afraid my attempts at story telling don't do the artwork justice.

I am keen to inspire a writer of similar humour and imagination to help give these little beings a place in the universe.

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What came first? Your book or your title?

by Michelle Hurst
26th January 2022

Just simply that, what came first for you. Your book or your book title?

My book came first (not finished) and have now decided on a title halfway through it. Will it remain that title, I'm not sure yet.

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Pen & paper or laptop?

by Michelle Hurst
24th January 2022

Do you still use pen and paper to write or do you go straight to the laptop to write your works?

Personally, I still use pen and paper and then transfer to my laptop and edit while typing it up.

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Where do you like to write?

by Michelle Hurst
24th January 2022

Where do you like to write? Do you take yourself off to the library, where you know you won't be disturbed? Or do you like the hustle and bustle of a busy cafe?Or do you stay at home in the peace and quiet when everyone else is away out?

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Where do I start?

by Sarah Morris
22nd February 2021

Hello, My name is Sarah and I wanted to get to know newbies like me and people that have just taken their first publishing steps like me... I didn't intend to do but I am doing a writing course that the assignment asked for a mock publication enquiry..So I found a publishers and it was online submission and I pressed send...GULP lol x

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Children's book publisher

by ELSIE BYRON
24th October 2020

Hiya all. Does anyone know if Puppy Dogs and Ice Cream publishers for children's books is a self publishing house or mainstream. Tried to go into it but can't find out. Thanks

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Podcast Featuring Short Stories

by B Rickenbacher
21st April 2021

Hi all. You might be interested: Short Story Hunters is a new, weekly podcast, featuring short stories. We're hoping to give emerging authors a platform for their work to be heard. The stories need to be 500 words max, but can be about any topic. Submitting is easy and free via: www.litopia.com/hunters.

Short Story Hunters is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Can I use the names of real products and companies in fiction?

by Andrew Ganner
19th August 2021

Hello. I have a question about using the names of real products and companies in a fictional story I am writing. It is based in England and Scotland and all the characters are purely fictional, but to add a touch of reality I'd like to add some real references, some of which include; The Caledonian Sleeper (train), Pot Noodles, Land Rover, Raleigh bicycles, Dalwhinnie Distillery, Fort George (Historic Scotland). Do I need to seek permission? Are the names protected? Or can I just add them to the story without asking? Thank you in advance for your replies. ANDY

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Using Song Titles & Artists' Names

by Adrian Young
18th March 2021

I am currently writing a book about my favorite artists and bands. I will be mentioning many song titles and band names. I will not be quoting any song titles and there will be nothing negative about any of the songs or artists.

Where do I stand from a legal/copyright point of view in the UK?

Thank you.

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