How to Become a Children's Writer gets a Make-over!
Take a look folks. The Beast is due for its third reprint plus Makeover, she may never look like this again!

I'm not sure what is happening with the layout etc, but I do know that the title is getting "How To" added to the front and I have updated a lot of the contacts list. Publishers coming and going, regional writers centres etc. If you have a copy of the book already drop me an email on bren @ macdibble . com and I'll send you the updates.

This is an ever-evolving guide. By the tenth reprint we'll have the ultimate book, it will sit up and read itself while delivering endless cups of tea and massages... perfect.

This is an odd thing to say, but while reading reprint two of the guide to make the updates for #3, I found myself impressed and inspired. I decided I would keep this copy for myself and highlight parts of the advice!

That's not as conceited as it sounds. Remember the great quotes and interviews by Robin Hobb, Anna Ciddor, Jen McVeity, Sherryl Clark, Claire Saxby, Sally Murphy, Robyn Opie, Richard Harland, Marie Alafaci, Tony Shillitoe, and industry professionals like Sophia Oravecz, editor, and Dr Jeremy Fisher, exec. director of the Australian Society of Authors? Incredibly insightful, helpful and generous people.

Also another point in my humble favour is that by helping new writers understand the ins and outs of starting out in the children's writers' industry, it's as if I have frozen the enthusiasm and drive that I felt when I was starting out. The Guide is incredibly encouraging and uplifting.

There is the obvious benefit that if I sat down and tried to recall everything I ever learnt about PLR, ELR, contracts, copyright, ABNs, GST, CAL, research, querys, simultaneous submissions, etc, my memory would fail me. And here it all is.

Also I sweated blood over it for more than half a year back in 2005, and the pain has lessened now. Besides, what's wrong with liking something that you've written? All authors should adore what they've written with some kind of mother wart-hog type passion!

If you've read the guide and what to make suggestions for its improvement or expansion/clarity in any section, please let me know asap before it rolls off to the printers.







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