Working on the Other Side of the Globe
One year ago my teacher told me to apply for work experience because everyone in Germany has to work for a few weeks at a company to gain some experience. … Continued
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One year ago my teacher told me to apply for work experience because everyone in Germany has to work for a few weeks at a company to gain some experience. … Continued
I am a very bad editor. It’s true, I can’t deny it, and everyone I know knows this. Yet I am spending a week of the school holidays at Busybird … Continued
For several weeks now I have been interning at Busybird Publishing, a small publishing house run by husband and wife super duo, Blaise van Hecke and Kev Howlett. This place … Continued
Cover letters – eventually, we all have to write them if we’re to submit to a publisher or an agent. But is there a trick? A good cover letter shows … Continued
Oh yeah. It’s coming. We’ve had a great response to P17 this year after our hiatus. After such a wide variety of submissions and competition entries, we’ve compiled our list … Continued
Microsoft’s Word, despite all its idiosyncrasies, can be a powerful tool for any writer when used correctly. Unfortunately, most writers don’t. They use it as a typewriter, instead of taking … Continued
Following on from my last post, it’s worth having a quick word about the mindset that comes around in being a writer constantly attempting publication. Because, honestly, it’s gruelling to … Continued
The Walk With Me book has evolved over time from a simple record of my trip to a full-colour collection showcasing Nepal in all its glory. Before I left for … Continued