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Writing Through It

Three ways to get creative … tips for writing during the pandemic.

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Sarah Stewart

Five ways to make your book better – right now!

If you are stuck on a project, trying to find an agent, or need help getting published, these simple, easy-to-apply tips will improve your book immediately.

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 by Sarah Stewart

“Be original. Don’t look at what’s selling and try to imitate it…”

We sat down with the delightful Zoe Griffiths, Senior Commissioning Editor at Bloomsbury Kids, to ask her some questions about finding brilliant children’s fiction.

Posted on November 17, 2018July 26, 2019 by Sarah Stewart

How to make an agent or editor fall in love with your book

A really brilliant opening line, followed by a brilliant opening paragraph, is crucial. It gets your prospective agent or editor’s attention and makes them more inclined to like the rest of your writing.

Posted on February 18, 2016July 18, 2019 by Sarah Stewart

How many words are in a children’s book?

How long should my children’s book be? We wish there was a simple, one-size-fits-all answer to this! There are no set rules for how long a children’s novel should be, and the lack of clear guidance can be frustrating. That’s why we often get asked questions like this.

Posted on November 15, 2015August 8, 2019 by Sarah Stewart

How to tame your writer: living with someone who is trying to get published

It’s not easy living with a writer, whether they are well-established, or still trying to find an agent or publisher. Here’s how to support your writer as they go through the process of getting published.

Posted on February 15, 2015July 18, 2019 by Sarah Stewart

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