Nicola Morgan, the Crabbit Old Bat, is an award-winning author of around 90 books across many genres. For the last few years, she has given crabbitly honest advice to determined writers, here and in her books, WRITE TO BE PUBLISHED, WRITE A GREAT SYNOPSIS, DEAR AGENT and TWEET RIGHT. She will soon stop, to focus on writing real books for children, but the advice remains. Heed it!
A reminder of why toffee is not a way to get published
This has remained one of the most popular posts in the three years of this blog's life, so I thought I'd let you see it again. Although it's fun to read, there's a very serious point to it. Take note!
Loved it! And also Jane Smith’s comment, although it brought scary images to mind. I had no idea there were so many hazards involved in editorial work...
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Loved it! And also Jane Smith’s comment, although it brought scary images to mind. I had no idea there were so many hazards involved in editorial work...
So that is another approach crossed off the list. Thanks.
It's such a shame the toffee approach doesn't work, isn't it. Though I think we'd see many agents suddenly becoming obese if it did!
Dammit .... you mean there really ISN'T a substitute for real writing talent? *cancels bulk order for confectionary*
Great post.
But ... but ... it was a Werther's toffee!
Well dammit! I've just had to eat that darned toffee I was saving...
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