Write To Be Published by Nicola Morgan

[gothicangel]

Anyone else read this? I picked it up in Waterstone's and it's a really good no nonsense guide to getting a book published.

Had to force myself to put it down and go to bed last night. :)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Write-be-Published-Nicola-Morgan/dp/1906727945

[seun]

I'm always dubious about these sort of books, but I'll give this one a go based on your recommendation.

Of course, if it's pants, then I'm blaming you. ;)

[gothicangel]

I'm always dubious about these sort of books, but I'll give this one a go based on your recommendation.

Of course, if it's pants, then I'm blaming you. ;)

:)

It's quite interesting so far. Brutal, but interesting.

Also seeing our OH's How Publishing Really Works, getting a rec in there too.

[Medievalist]

Nicola Morgan is a super writer, and knows her stuff. This is an absolutely legit book, especially for you furriners, since it's UK-centric.

[bearilou]

Nicola Morgan is a super writer, and knows her stuff. This is an absolutely legit book, especially for you furriners, since it's UK-centric.

WEEEEE! (http://www.amazon.com/Write-To-Be-Published-ebook/dp/B005AUL04U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1315745603&sr=8-4)

[Kitty Pryde]

Her blog is full of crazy useful posts, so I would bet the book has even more of the same. Haven't read her books as they aren't widely marketed here in the states (they're around but I never see them) but she's written loads of well-reviewed kid and teen books.

[gothicangel]

I have to say that the book is making me think about things from new angles.

They will [publishers] will believe that you believe your first chapter is wonderful, so if it isn't they won't expect the subsequent ones to be better.

Obvious, but I'd never thought of it like that before. :)

[Medievalist]

Her kids' books, and especially the YA end of them, are worth seeking out.

They're really lovely. She's a smart, witty, and thoughtful writer, and terribly kind without being a marshmallow. You don't see all three in one person very often; to have kindness too, is extraordinary.

[blacbird]

This is an absolutely legit book, especially for you furriners, since it's UK-centric.

If it's UK-centric, what about us furriners over here in the new continents?

caw

[Stacia Kane]

I dunno...Nicola Morgan is pals with our Jane, I believe (Old Hack), so...that makes me VERY suspicious of her. I suspect she's a loonie.




(JK!!! She's fab. I'd buy her book.)(She *is* pals with OH, though.)

[Old Hack]

Nicola Morgan is a very good writer, and a very clever woman. She really knows her stuff: she's had over 90 books published, has won all sorts of prizes for her writing, and she was Chair of the Scottish Society of Authors until last year.

Write To Be Published is a very good book. It's accessible, honest and true and I think every writer should buy it. I bought myself a copy, even though Nicola offered me a freebie, because I read it in ms form and knew that it was worth paying for.

I shall admit: I've drunk Nicola Morgan's wine cellar dry, called her a comedy vegetable, and have got her told off at the EIBF author yurt. I am a hideously bad influence on her. And she is a wonderful friend to have. But even if she wasn't my friend, I'd still recommend this book. It's great. Just buy it. And read her blog.

ETA: Nicola has recently self-published an e-book to help people use Twitter. It's called Tweet Right (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tweet-Right-Sensible-Persons-ebook/dp/B005GRATNU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315848447&sr=8-1), and my lovely husband makes an appearance in it. She's making him a star.

[Medievalist]

If it's UK-centric, what about us furriners over here in the new continents?

caw

It's still very good, despite all that strange Frenchified spelling. But UK editors likely don't know about Noah Webster's Vowel Conservation Policies.

[ghostlygalleon]

Well, I can't sit by and let Old Hack praise me like that. Everything she says is entire rubbish, but you all know this.

And as for Medievalist - you are ruining my reputation as the Crabbit Old Bat!

No, seriously, I'm really thrilled to read the comments about my blog and book from people who don't know me - thanks for taking the trouble to recommend it/them here.

In case you're wondering, no, I didn't find this after googling msyelf - would I do that?? A kind person sent me here but now I've registered with AW, you may see me back more often. (Hope that's ok.) As a total newbie I will need my hand held at first but I am sure I will soon be dancing wild jigs with the rest of you. (Oh, you mean I'm meant to be serious here? *dons serious hat*)

[Medievalist]

And as for Medievalist - you are ruining my reputation as the Crabbit Old Bat!

Pishtush.

I never have anything nice to say about anyone.

You desperately need an avatar. What would you like?

ETA: Much better, though larger wouldn't hurt.

[ghostlygalleon]

Hey, how did that avatar get there??

And I'm sorry I've gone off topic. I'll probs get into trouble now and I'll know who to blame.

[Sophia]

Welcome! :)

We definitely do dancing here! On weekdays we do this: :e2dance:

And on weekends, it's this: :banana:

[Ari Meermans]

I am so glad you joined! All this yakkity-yak about someone when she isn't around to defend herself set the record straight, well . . .

As to knowing who precisely to blame for the odd infraction, it sometimes takes a bit of sleuthing. ;)

[Kitty Pryde]

Hello, friend Crabbit! :D

[Stacia Kane]

In case you're wondering, no, I didn't find this after googling msyelf - would I do that?? A kind person sent me here but now I've registered with AW, you may see me back more often.


Oh, dear, a kind person never would have encouraged you to get mixed up with this place.

Ulterior motives abound. :evil

[Old Hack]

Well, that's this place gone down the drain.

[ghostlygalleon]

Oh gosh, I may like this place too much. I can check out any time I want but I reckon I can never leave.

[gothicangel]

Now look what I've gone and done! :)

Nice to meet you Nicola, unfortunately I missed you in Stirling on Sunday [the girl in Waterstone's did try!]

I'm really enjoying the book. Highly recommended.

[ghostlygalleon]

Now look what I've gone and done! :)

Nice to meet you Nicola, unfortunately I missed you in Stirling on Sunday [the girl in Waterstone's did try!]

I'm really enjoying the book. Highly recommended.

Oh no - what happened?

Glad you're enjoying the book. Maybe meet you sometime.

[ghostlygalleon]

Hello, friend Crabbit! :D
:)

[bearilou]

Oh gosh, I may like this place too much. I can check out any time I want but I reckon I can never leave.

:hooray:

[gothicangel]

Oh no - what happened?

Glad you're enjoying the book. Maybe meet you sometime.

Unfortunately I was working . . . and now kicking myself. ;)

[bearilou]

Okay. Just to check in. Got the (kindle) book this morning (eeearrrly this morning, I couldn't go back to sleep) and so far...

*flails* I can't stop reading it. What a fabulous book! Quite a bit I knew from gleaning the information here at the boards. It's all compacted into this one place. So far I can't say there's a lot of padding in there. She says what she wants to say then moves on. No dead-horse beating.

While it mentions the UK quite a bit, I can't imagine the process is much different for us US folks.

So glad I picked this up! :yessmiley

[ghostlygalleon]

Okay. Just to check in. Got the (kindle) book this morning (eeearrrly this morning, I couldn't go back to sleep) and so far...

*flails* I can't stop reading it. What a fabulous book! Quite a bit I knew from gleaning the information here at the boards. It's all compacted into this one place. So far I can't say there's a lot of padding in there. She says what she wants to say then moves on. No dead-horse beating.

While it mentions the UK quite a bit, I can't imagine the process is much different for us US folks.

So glad I picked this up! :yessmiley

Hooray! So glad you like it. I basically wanted it to be the book I needed when I was failing (and failing) (and failing again) to get published.

[areteus]

Ok, I have now been persuaded to buy a 'how to' book when I promised myself I never would. This is how marketing on the internet *should* work :)

I'll have to wait a bit, though, until I have some spare money. But it is definitely on my to buy list :)

[Medievalist]

Well, that's this place gone down the drain.

Nah, it's not been the same since June of 2005.




(We just keep getting better)

[Ari Meermans]

Oh gosh, I may like this place too much. I can check out any time I want but I reckon I can never leave.

I LOVE The Eagles. 'course, NOW I've got "Hotel California" runnin' through mah head.