Lesson #4: 七転び八起き (Fall down seven times, get up eight)
So, you've sent out your query letters and waited. And waited.
Then the replies start dribbling in.
None of them good news. But why?!
Showing posts with label Julia Donaldson. Show all posts
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Friday, 28 March 2014
Friday, 14 March 2014
Editing a children's picture book
Lesson #2: Don't be afraid to kill your darlings.
No, you don't need to call the police. I'm talking about getting rid of those bits of your book that you love and are really proud of, but you know don't quite fit in your book. Because editing is NOT just about ensuring the spelling and grammar are correct.
No, you don't need to call the police. I'm talking about getting rid of those bits of your book that you love and are really proud of, but you know don't quite fit in your book. Because editing is NOT just about ensuring the spelling and grammar are correct.
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