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A quick negative from an agent is best

A quick negative from an agent is best

A quick update on progress…
I mentioned recently about switching tactics and approaching literary agents with an initial query letter rather than a package of letter, synopsis, and sample chapters (based on each agent’s preference). 
Some agents make it known that they will respond within a few days, to query letters. My experience so far has been just that. [...]

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The next cycle

The next cycle

The first round of approaches to literary agents are back – all rejections. So it is time to regroup and prepare for the next batch, with a new tactic…
I wrote recently about receiving rejections from literary agents. There is always a little disappointment to receive a negative response, after all, you are trying to gain [...]

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Writing is re-writing they say

Writing is re-writing they say

If writing really is re-writing, then I’m thoroughly wrapped in writing right now!
In addition to completing the final chapters of Persistent Spirit, I am in the process of the third draft of the first ten chapters. These will be off to some enthusiastic friends for proofing.
The opportunity to submit to a publisher has motivated me [...]

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Laying the ground for future stories

Laying the ground for future stories

I completed writing the latest Persistent Spirit audio chapter over the weekend and realised I had just created the starting points of five associated short stories in the space of a few paragraphs. There seems no end to the possibilities.
The TableRappers book series is planned to have short story collections spread amongst the full novels [...]

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