A video Guide to Getting Published

June 24, 2010

Whizzing by because I should be writing copy (hurrah for being busy again. I hate the alternative!) but I just had to flag up three things:

1. Thanks to Novelicious, I came across this terrific video interview with romantic author, Jane Costello which effectively offers a concise and sensible Guide to Getting Published.

I think Jane answered just about 90% of the questions that novelists get asked! If you’re writing a novel or would like to, I hope you find find it a head-nodding or light bulb moment. As Jane says, writing a novel is hard work, you probably won’t get rich but it’s far more rewarding than you could ever dream.

Part two is here and discusses the practicalities of getting your book into print. Jane is joined by publisher, Ken Rogers, who also gives advice on writing and publishing non-fiction, including local and heritage titles. I find I get asked a lot of questions about non-fiction of this type at library talks – and Ken has some honest, down to earth advice.

2. Had a great time in Cambridge Heffers celebrating the launch of at Rosy Thornton’s new novel, Tapestry of Love – complete with delicious French/Cevennes themed canapes with chestnuts and goat’s cheese. If you’re wondering where they all went, Rosy, I put my hands up. 🙂 I would have taken pics but my camera was stolen recently.

3. Finally, I had a very nice review from a Waterstones customer for Wish You Were Here. 🙂

A lovely romantic read from Phillipa Ashley! I loved both the main characters, Jack and Beth and the setting of the story in Corsica is described so vividly! Gripping story, had the book read in a few days as I couldnt wait to find out how it ended, would definitely recommend!

Comments

1. On June 25th, 2010 at 3:19 am
   Rosy Thornton Says:
   

   I did wonder where all the food went to so quickly….!

   Lovely Waterstones review!

   xx

2. On June 25th, 2010 at 3:21 am
   Debs Says:
   

   That is a lovely review, but then it was such a good book.

3. On June 25th, 2010 at 4:06 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Thanks Debs and Rosy.

   I suppose they should invent a new song : “who ate all the canapes?”