As the good people on this site have been encouraging me 'to do something with your work' how the bleeding hell do I do that? Is there a generic type of letter one has to write before, phone commissioning editors first? What? I have had 18 humorous and lampooning letters published in the Guardian (2 in one week) and never eally thought anything about it, until I mentioned it to my writing tutor at Ruskin. She became much enthused (I was going to say went mental) and said that 'your up against thousands of people a day, and the letters editor is a major guy who has the final say, this goes into your creative writing CV.'
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chuck | February 1, 2011 - 14:33
My guess is you aren't going to the right parties styx. :)
White Dwarf | February 1, 2011 - 22:54
This is a huge topic - there are hundreds of books on the subject. From the very basic to quite in depth.
I'd say the advice you'll get here will be quite vague.
Check out your local library... their creative writing sections are always helpful. They usually have the Writers Handbook for at least the previous year, where you'll find tips on publishers, agent, and all sorts of contact details.
Highhat | February 2, 2011 - 16:24
Just keep on writing ;) and visit the progressive editors sites. You get a feel for it when you know which things have been published by whom.
;)
Dom | February 3, 2011 - 05:42
Visit writing websites for tips on approaching editors. One that has published my opinions is:
http://www.writersservices.com
Getting on The Guardian is one thing, but landing a book deal is another. Expect to slog it out first.
White Dwarf | February 3, 2011 - 06:14
I wonder why I dislike you so much Dom. I don't know what it is ... but it gets under my skin.
Adele Belle | November 6, 2011 - 20:36
Check out unbound.co.uk!
Its supposed to be a new way to get published!
A*belle
andrea | December 2, 2011 - 22:30
Wondering when we'll get an update on Jennifer's book. Exciting stuff!
http://www.ukauthors.com
ggggareth | January 9, 2012 - 11:21
Good luck.