First, let us all take a moment to gaze upon Harrison Ford in his prime.
Notes from the Slushpile is a team blog maintained by eight friends who also happen to be children's authors at different stages of the publishing journey.
Friday, 25 January 2013
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
A Week in the Life of an Author (with Young Children)
By Katy Moran
Guest Blogger
I live in two different worlds. I’ve been a writer by trade for six years, and in that time have produced five books and a brace of children.
Guest Blogger
Katy Moran is working on her sixth novel for Walker Books. She spent much of her childhood daydreaming, watching too much telly and writing stories. She reviews other people’s books on www.katymoran.co.uk
I live in two different worlds. I’ve been a writer by trade for six years, and in that time have produced five books and a brace of children.
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Friday, 18 January 2013
Revising a Novel Has Nothing to Do With Courage
By Candy Gourlay
Last week I made this poster for guest blogger Emma Greenwood’s post Keep Calm It’s Only Novel Panic.
Last week I made this poster for guest blogger Emma Greenwood’s post Keep Calm It’s Only Novel Panic.
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