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by Joseph Dowds
16th February 2015

Hi my name is Joe and for the past year I have been writing poems, songs, short stories, philosophy, jokes, and I have six or so novels that will write themselves. Could someone please give me advice in regards to where I should start in getting my work noticed, I've been fortunate so far in having work published but want to take things further. Thanks in advance

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Just had a look at your book. Great cover! Massively important and that is spot on! I've seen some utterly pants book covers from both published and non-published, so you've done good!

Just got to the part when they start to have the argument and the seat belt sign comes on. So far so good - and the story sounds good as well!

How long did it take you to write? Are you writing another? Did you not have any luck with book agents? Have you tried them since?

Sorry - a lot of questions.

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David J. Ashton
16/02/2015

No worries Richard!

Although i think all that has a lot to do with it, it could just be down to how terrible my writing actually is! Lol!

Anyway here's the link. I didn't use a pseudonym but I might for the next one. I would describe it as a cross between 'The Inbetweeners' and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' but based in Australia.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wendy-Best-Forgot-Shaun-Woodgates-ebook/dp/B00PW87UM6

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Shaun Woodgates
16/02/2015

Great comment - thank you Shaun!

Can you post up a link to your book?

Many thanks again.

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