Tag Archives: literary agents

Looks like it’s self-publishing again!

Over the past ten months I’ve been submitting my latest novel to literary agencies – learning and honing my synopsis, and my approach, as I go… But it looks like I’ve been wasting my time – once again, I’ve drawn … Continue reading

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Finding an Agent

It’s been a long time in the making, but finally I’m there: novel number three is at last finished. Thanks to everyone who read the draft. I’ve been encouraged that the feedback was so positive, and am grateful for all … Continue reading

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An Idiot’s Guide to Self-Publishing… Part One

The idiot in question being yours truly! Having researched the subject, I’ve discovered that self-publishing takes a lot of work, time, effort, and can involve spending what to most of us is a significant amount of money. And all with … Continue reading

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Publishers, publish us…

Having sent my novel to literary agents rather than publishers (as recommended in the Writers’ and Artists’ Year Book) without success, I decided I might just as well start sending it direct to publishers as well. I got nowhere with … Continue reading

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