The Six Figure Advance

Party planning seems to fit neatly in alongside celebrity chefs. Poor Pippa would have found it tougher if she’d been an investment banker. ‘Pippa’s guide to mergers & acquisitions’ doesn’t have the same ring to it, eh?

The Times: Eager for recognition and acceptance, beginners with a manuscript are dazzled by a promise of publication

The Times: Eager for recognition and acceptance, beginners with a manuscript are dazzled by a promise of publication. Useful article in The Times Online here for all aspiring authors. It can also be read on the Times App (Money Section) which is available for a free 30 day trial and in the papers today.

Mark Bridge has …

40

In forty days and forty nights, I’m going to be… (can you guess?)

Imitation is the best form of Flattry

I have added Flattr to my own posts, and I’d encourage you to add it to yours.

Brit Writers’ legal action against writers – update

Just because a dog that has bared its teeth at you is now wagging its tail doesn’t mean you should give it a bone.

The Coward’s Tale – Interview with Vanessa Gebbie

Today I’m thrilled to welcome Vanessa Gebbie to my blog, to talk about her novel The Coward’s Tale, which launched officially three days ago  (7th November 2011). I was lucky enough to have an advance copy to read, and it’s an absolute treasure. The writing is so lyrical I felt as though it was being read …

Brit Writers 3 – The plot thickens

Dear Claire “I’m afraid that this matter is now being investigated and dealt with by our solicitors and they will be contacting you.”… signed Brit Writers