Category: Client Interviews and Features

Client Sue Shippam on self-publishing her middle-grade novel

by Laura Email

    I've know Sue Shippam for several years now. I first met her when she attended one of my writing workshops. Since then she joined my monthly writing group, and I have provided manuscript critiquing and mentoring on various project. Sue is incred… more »
Categories: Self-Publishing, Client Interviews and Features, Ebooks, Getting Published Tips
Permalink05/11/12 05:38:00 am, Leave a comment »

Happy client

by Laura Email

Illustration by Polly Noakes It's always gratifying when clients are inspired by my feedback. I was delighted after critiquing a picture book manuscript by published illustrator Polly Noakes to get this quick email reply from her:   "This is fantasti… more »
Categories: Manuscript Critiquing, Client Interviews and Features
Permalink02/28/12 05:17:00 am, Leave a comment »

Sara Grant on Editing 16/2/12

by Laura Email

On February 16th, Sara Grant gave an excellent presentation on revision at Roehampton University, where I work part-time as a Senior Lecturer. Sara (above left, in the red sweater/cardigan) spoke in detail about how she approaches the revision process.… more »
Categories: Teaching Creative Writing, Client Interviews and Features, Events, Writing Tips, Editing
Permalink02/24/12 06:32:00 am, 6 comments »

Report from SCBWI London Professional Series - Commissioning Editor Night

by Laura Email

One of my clients, Andy Dickenson, attended the recent SCBWI British Isles event on January 17th, part of the London Professional Series. This was Commissioning Editor Night, and included Barry Cunningham (Chicken House), Lauren Buckland (Random House),… more »
Categories: Client Interviews and Features, Events, SCBWI, Getting Published Tips
Permalink01/23/12 03:52:00 am, 5 comments »

December newsletter - Gift vouchers, news, events and resources

by Laura Email

I've just posted my latest newsletter, which I'll include here as well. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!     December 2011 Image from Franto.com Dear friends and colleagues, As the winter grows colder, I wanted to send everyone fest… more »
Categories: Manuscript Critiquing, Teaching Creative Writing, News, Writing Workshop, Diversity and Representation, Conference, Monthly Writing Group, Client Interviews and Features, Academic Study, Events, Mentoring
Permalink12/13/11 03:30:00 am, Leave a comment »

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