Over at the ROR blog we’ve opened the blog to industry questions.
We realised that between us we had over 70 years experience in the publishing industry. (Now that is a scary thought!). So we’re answering questions.
Over at the Mad Genius Club – Writers Division, we’ve been discussing e-books and their effect in publishing.
Filed under The Writing Fraternity, Writing craft
It is hard to get noticed if you’re writing and you don’t have an agent. One of the best ways is to enter competitions. So here is the link to the Text YA and Children’s $10,000 Fiction Prize. Entries open on the 3rd of May.
Last year’s winner was Leanne Hall, with her book ‘This is Shyness’. From the blurb it sounds like YA magic realism.
The 2008 winner was Richard Newsome with his book ‘The Billioniare’s Curse’. From the blurb this looks like an upper end primary aged mystery/adventure.
Even if you don’t win, placing in a competition like this is a great recommendation when you approach an agent. What competitions have you entered and how did they help you?
Filed under Children's Books, Competitions, The Writing Fraternity, Writing craft
While I think of it … the lovely (award winning) Kate Forsyth has done a post about writing for children over at the ROR blog. She talks about getting your story age appropriate and length, etc. Plus they’re giving away two copies of her book.
I’ve known Kate since she had her first book published around the same time as my first trilogy. She turned up for a panel only a couple of days after giving birth to her first child. You had to admire her dedication. I believe in supporting fellow Australian authors, so drop by the blog, if you can.
