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.
Industry Insight
Joe Craig has written several successful novels for children, including his 'Jimmy Coates' series. He spoke about his career journey.
Industry Insight
Louise Doughty has written six novels, a non-fiction book, five radio plays, works as a critic and coach, and has been a judge for the Man Booker prize. She spoke about her career in literature.
Creative Voices
Can good literary writing really be taught? Giles Foden, acclaimed novelist and tutor for Creative Writing M.A. course at the University of East Anglia, shared his thoughts.
Develop Your Career
Comedian and magician John Lenahan generated interest in his novel by podcasting chapters and gaining fans online. He shared three tips for aspiring authors in a digital world.
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.
Industry Insight
Keith Gray is an award-winning writer of books for teenagers and the Scottish Book Trust's first Virtual Writer-in-Residence. Keith shared some useful hints for aspiring authors.
Industry Insight
Justin Somper is the author of the best-selling 'Vampirates' books. He spoke about the challenges for published authors, and how Author Profile offers training and support for the business of writing.
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