ABOUT THE AUTHOR... Let's start with hearing more about you... Well, I wanted to write fiction from the time I was a teenager. I remember my friend and I talking about what we’d do after we left school, and I told her I wanted to be a writer. I began my professional … [Read more...] about Author Interview – Kath Engebretson
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Structuring Your Novel by Karen Wood
Karen Wood is a much-loved MAA appraiser, and an outstanding person who we feel privileged to work with. She also happens to be a devoted published author of teen fiction and a committed supporter of other emerging writers. In this article, that we pinched (with permission) from … [Read more...] about Structuring Your Novel by Karen Wood
May 2016: Manuscript Discount offer
What do you have to do to enjoy a 15% discount on any of our manuscript development services? Simply share this page (with the video) on your social media site (Facebook or Twitter), let us know about it and you will be eligible for the 15% discount, don't forget to include … [Read more...] about May 2016: Manuscript Discount offer
Writing a Cover Letter
When I wrote my article on Writing a Synopsis, I mentioned that it was one of the most challenging tasks for authors. The cover letter (otherwise known as a Query Letter), by comparison, should actually be pretty simple. The main aim of your cover letter is to give the … [Read more...] about Writing a Cover Letter
Book Review – PALACE OF TEARS (Julian Leatherdale)
Palace of Tears is the debut novel from author, Julian Leatherdale. It is a brooding generational saga of family, loss, betrayal, vengeance and discovery. Written from a shifting third person narrative, we watch events unfold from the perspective of several different key … [Read more...] about Book Review – PALACE OF TEARS (Julian Leatherdale)