Sarah Scotcher is an editor at Rowanvale Books, an independent publishing firm in Wales that specialises in new authors. She offers 6 tips for people who are exploring publishing options.
Industry Insight
After self-publishing her debut novel, Melanie Clegg built up an audience for her writing career. By the release of her third novel, she had sold over ten thousand books. She spoke about her journey.
Creative Voices
Ian McEwan has won numerous awards for his novels, including the Man Booker Prize. He spoke about his enjoyment of the short story form and the advantages of short story writing for new writers.
Develop Your Career
Alison Baverstock has written books on being a writer and how to find a job in both publishing and heritage. Having worked in a variety of creative jobs, she shared 10 pieces of advice for any creative career.
Industry Insight
Joe Craig has written several successful novels for children, including his 'Jimmy Coates' series. He spoke about his career journey.
Develop Your Career
Creatives can find work in many industries – and the digital sector is no exception. Amy Edwards from recruitment website Bubble Jobs explains how the creative and digital industries can overlap.
Develop Your Career
In a world where nothing seems certain, diversification is necessary for survival. And in the creative industries, ‘slashers’ are rife: actor/writer, producer/director, teacher/playwright.
Creative Voices
When asked for their thoughts about writing, a group of poets responded in an unusual way. They sent each other postcards, sharing their poems, humour and insight into a writing career.
Creative Voices
In times of austerity, how can arts organisations respond to the new cultural and educational landscape? Justin Coe looks at how New Writing South is negotiating these changes.
Develop Your Career
In the transaction between writer and publishing house, the hard truth is that the aspiring writer is likely to come off worse unless they have a literary agent in your corner.
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