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So what does that mean?
Well, the traditional auction is one held by an agent who is asking publishing houses to...
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The publishing process
If you want to know more about the journey of a book once the manuscript is ready, and also about the various roles people play in different parts of the publishing process (including design, formatting, production, distribution and sales) then this section of the site brings together a wealth of knowledge from publishing industry professionals.
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Any creative that attempts to engage an audience online is doing so amid a multitude of voices offering similar content, all hoping...
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In the case of fiction (which it usually is) I am looking for a voice. Simple as that.
I am not so concerned...
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The
Literary Agency Blues
“Well I woke up this morning/Got a letter in the mail/’Yeah, we like your novel/But it ain’t the Holy Grail...
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What can a working writer claim against tax?
A working writer is carrying on a business...
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What does it mean to be a writer?
There was a time recently when I started referring to myself as a writer, rather than an ex-...