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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – Book Review

Posted on December 7, 2018 by literarylad

With so many books being published, it’s no surprise that publishers are always on the lookout  for something new – something that will make a book stand out. It’s true now, and it will have been true in 2007, when … Continue reading →

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Idiot’s Guide to Self-Publishing… Part Three

Posted on November 14, 2018 by literarylad

The range of services that self-publishing companies offer writers varies greatly. Some are straightforward printers, who will produce copies of your book from the cover image and manuscript you provide them with. Some offer everything you might need, from editing … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 17, 2018 by literarylad

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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First Reading

Posted on December 17, 2015 by literarylad

Last week, I did the first ever public reading of my work. It was at the monthly meeting of the Cardiff Humanists group, to which I’ve been going for more than a year now (Cardiff Humanists). The theme for this month’s meeting … Continue reading →

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Publishers, publish us…

Posted on July 11, 2013 by literarylad

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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