When she's not tweeting, reading or writing about books, Helen Boyle has two of the best jobs in the world. Editor of tBkmag, a magazine for Peters Bookselling Services aimed at 8-12 yr old readers, and Commissioning Fiction Editor for Templar Publishing's new and exciting Fiction list. Luckily she's a fast reader.
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| Helen |
Dear Father Christmas,
I promise I've been a very good editor this year - all my apostrophes and en dashes in line, fifteen fabulous Templar fiction titles launched and four jam-packed issues of tBkmag sent to the printers. So please, please, please can I have a submission stocking stuffed with...
1 A cracking boys adventure thriller, that packs a laugh as well as a punch.
2 A futuristic yet real fantasy. Something without the gloom and nihilism of dystopian.
3 A quirky love saga. One that's epic and emotional, endearing and everlasting.
4 Some far-out crazy caper, with original characters, real wit and lashings of wackiness.
5 That oh so rare, original narrative voice that makes your heart beat that bit faster.
6 A cloning machine (for myself and my fab team) and an endless supply of post-it notes and nice pentel pens.
7 But above all I'd like that germ of potential, the hidden spark of something great, that can be teased and coaxed into existence.
Not much to ask surely?
Slushpile note: According to the Bookseller just weeks ago in November, Templar has ambitious plans for growth. Templar's submission guidelines are here.
This is such a nice post! I'll cross my fingers for those post-it notes and pentel pens...
ReplyDeleteOk That covers EVERY aspect of my current WIP! But seriously, many thanks, slushpilers for another fasinating post.
ReplyDeleteWell, I hope you get all of the above! Happy Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a big Submission Stocking - at least you can enjoy a juicy satsuma at the bottom of the pile. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHmm definitely adding a cloning machine to my Christmas list. But does that mean doubling my wardrobe spend?
ReplyDeleteI have germs! Over here, over here!!! Oh - germs of potential...I see...ah well in that case, may Santa bring you everything you wish for :o)
ReplyDelete...and would just like to point out that Templar publish amazing Stephanie Burgis: her first one 'A Most Improper Magick' which I really LOVE. Still dying to read the second one.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.stephanieburgis.com/
Another great post. This short sharp snippets are proving to be truly inspirational. I get the distinct feeling 2012 could be a great year for many of my fellow writers.
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