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    Writing to get Published: Bringing the Dream Alive

    By Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin

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    Essential tips on writing and getting your book published from The Inkwell Group's Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, bringing together the very best from Inkwell Writers’ Workshops and the bestselling authors who facilitate them, as well as Vanessa's own years of experience as a literary scout.

    Covering essential fiction writing tips and technique in Part 1, this accessible book provides practical advice on improving your fiction and preparing it for publication. Covering starting to write, plotting and planning, and character development as well as tips for writing winning short fiction 'Writing to Get Published' is vital reading for fiction writers who want to turn their work into the reality of print.

    In Part 2 find out how to build an author profile to sell yourself, as well as your book, to editors and agents; find out how to ensure that your book is ready to submit, and get tips on writing that great covering letter. Vanessa explains the exciting options available to today's writers in a business that is in the midst of change.

    The Inkwell Group is Ireland's largest and most successful Publishing Consultancy and has assisted authors to publication with Big Six publishing houses as well as independent and digital publishers in Ireland and abroad.With experience and insight from The Inkwell Group's founder and director Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, 'Writing to Get Published: Bringing the Dream Alive' is an essential resource designed to help you get your book published.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCollca
    Release dateSep 17, 2012
    ISBN9781908795489
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