tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post1612305174876025374..comments2023-06-19T11:24:44.172+01:00Comments on Alexander Residence: Sophie King told me to write this bookPenny P.S. and A Residencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06763484380356593179noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-29977338803709451872011-07-04T08:14:55.188+01:002011-07-04T08:14:55.188+01:00Loved your poem, you are clearly a natural writer....Loved your poem, you are clearly a natural writer. You write like a dream in your blog so journalistic skills ticked and now creative writing... as you know writing is all about rewriting so write, write, write. As a supposedly 'professional writer/screenwriter' whatever that means (OK I get paid to write-sometimes) I know only too well how wriggled in self doubt writers can be/are/am-but you have to hone your voice and be courageous about doing so, as you are. <br /><br />I looked into a children's book a while back and got a little sidetracked with filmmaking, but go out and buy the book CONTACTS (Waterstones with have it). In there are lots of children's literary agents-do your research online once you have the names etc and check out authors they represent in a similar style to your own as well as ones that vary but not massively, and perhaps start there. Without an agent your 3 chapters (I think it's 3 and a synopsis of the rest of the chapters of your book) will hit what is know as a publisher's slush pile and could quite possibly never be read-although JK Rowling will say otherwise as an intern read her chapters and the rest is history. <br /><br />Once you have an agent, they have relationships with publishers though and will really push your book. <br /><br />I know some incredible illustrators I can forward details to if you like on email-some illustrators tend to draw and write their own books but once you have a cracking story, I'm sure you can find someone. It's hard to get an illustrator on no pay I suppose too but could be possible if the story grabs them.<br /><br />The main thing is to keep pushing and keep writing. Go and buy 'Becoming a Writer' by Dorethea Brande-the best book on writing in the world in my opinion and one I use when lecturing and then George Orwell's Why I Write for inspiration.<br /><br />You can do it!<br /><br />VxHonest Mumhttp://www.honestmum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-27095962394896262852011-07-02T10:44:29.827+01:002011-07-02T10:44:29.827+01:00Not yet a yummy mummy = oooh keep in touch on how ...Not yet a yummy mummy = oooh keep in touch on how it goes?<br />RAchel, Kate, Midlife Single mum, Northern Mum, Kirsty Thank you xxxxxPenny P.S. and A Residencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763484380356593179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-65804938258516137762011-07-02T10:42:35.189+01:002011-07-02T10:42:35.189+01:00Aw thank you. So lovely to have so much advice an...Aw thank you. So lovely to have so much advice and support. That's what blogging is all about. Have just started Erica and Antonia's next e-course, for mums wanting to start their own business, its fab.<br />Emma- do it and keep in touch on how you get on :)<br />waterbirthplease- brilliant, will buy that book with the amazon token the fairy hobmother sent me. Have the Writer's one, but not the children's writing version.<br />Mummymummymum- it was a huge relief! Not easy juggling study with kids/work etc. Good luck to you :)Penny P.S. and A Residencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763484380356593179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-2818709525037508862011-07-02T09:39:59.022+01:002011-07-02T09:39:59.022+01:00Penny I am sure you will be published. And then w...Penny I am sure you will be published. And then we will all stand shyly in a line waiting for you to sign our copies.<br /><br />Good luck xnorthernmumhttp://www.northernmum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-18196604685568388392011-07-02T08:15:15.743+01:002011-07-02T08:15:15.743+01:00How exciting and when you are published Antonia Ch...How exciting and when you are published Antonia Chitty has invaluable contacts and information to get you out there. <br /><br />Good luck with it, can't wait to see it xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-87487894075459373582011-07-02T08:14:24.252+01:002011-07-02T08:14:24.252+01:00How exciting! You should tweet to see if any artis...How exciting! You should tweet to see if any artists would be interested. Just a matter of finding the right people now. xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346951374357324691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-20279442394477582102011-07-02T08:06:42.253+01:002011-07-02T08:06:42.253+01:00Now following you too xNow following you too xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-52719647770060871242011-07-02T08:05:55.528+01:002011-07-02T08:05:55.528+01:00Me too, sounds like it will be brilliant. I too l...Me too, sounds like it will be brilliant. I too love writing children's stories so you've inspired me to get off my bottom and do something about it xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-39402087171529262252011-07-02T07:57:03.800+01:002011-07-02T07:57:03.800+01:00Good for you, well done. I think the best children...Good for you, well done. I think the best children's books are simple, but with hidden depths, and I bet you could turn your ideas into one like that.Kirstyhttp://www.imperfectpages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-91430777537901698302011-07-02T06:52:59.825+01:002011-07-02T06:52:59.825+01:00Looking forward to reading the book.Looking forward to reading the book.Midlife Singlemumhttp://midlifesinglemum.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-55352505877261273502011-07-01T22:22:52.500+01:002011-07-01T22:22:52.500+01:00May you shoot for the stars and land on the moon. ...May you shoot for the stars and land on the moon. <br /><br />Great idea, good luck :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04868311511462835246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-21479969788418286652011-07-01T21:04:04.107+01:002011-07-01T21:04:04.107+01:00I love your poem, it is just how all my posts seem...I love your poem, it is just how all my posts seem to go. I moan about having no time and kids being naughty and then end up saying how great they are!<br /><br />Good luck with the book writing, the moon comment sounds like something my children would say. Z is determind to go to space when he is 18. :-)<br /><br />I am an OU student now. I wish I had finished :-). Well done you, it must feel fantastic to have finished.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-5389416962842259922011-07-01T20:37:30.441+01:002011-07-01T20:37:30.441+01:00Lovely posts. Lovely poem. The best thing you coul...Lovely posts. Lovely poem. The best thing you could do is order the Children's Writers and artists yearbook. It will take you through everything - lists of publishers, lists of agents, top tips from published childrens authors, and the pro's and cons of going through an agent. Also, most publishers for kids books want illustrations submitted seperately,and usually find a suitable illustrator themselves if the writing is strong enough. Good luck! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787939921210451385.post-9385739725710794012011-07-01T20:20:05.597+01:002011-07-01T20:20:05.597+01:00That's awesome! I'm really glad that you g...That's awesome! I'm really glad that you got something positive from her session! I haven't had enough time to really do any writing since CyberMummy but I'm hoping to change that over the weekend :-) xEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414546801391294610noreply@blogger.com