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How We Did It

IcebergThis is what helped us secure publishing deals – successful writers spill the beans!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Goddard

Robert Goddard

"It is important not to be disheartened."

Gerald Seymour

Gerald Seymour

"Don’t be intimidated by the remoteness of agents and publishers."

Tim Pears

Tim Pears

"Find the right editor."

Lynne Truss

Lynne Truss

"People who are very successful have a good idea of what they want. I haven’t necessarily done the right thing"

Philip Marsden

Philip Marsden

"If you have an idea for a book, read everything you can about your particular genre."

Hayden Gabriel

Hayden Gabriel

"Have faith."

Richard MacSween

Richard MacSween

"Approach writing as a job."

Paul Cavanagh

"Find a good teacher."

Teresa Doran

"Try not to work in a vacuum."

Karen King

"Pay attention to rejection slips."

Louise Cooper

Louise Cooper

"Look at small presses."

Justine Picardie

Justine Picardie

"Consider taking an Arvon Foundation course (www.arvonfoundation.org)."

Professional Advice

Stay true to your own voice. This will only come through writing a lot.

James Henry, Green Wing, Smack the Pony


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