Bob on rewriting, writing a wedding speech - and getting paid for writing:
'It’s the best sort of day for a writer. Sure even Stephen King likes
receiving his royalty statements. Yes, writing can be fun, but it’s a lot
more fun if you get paid for it.'
This week
From fellow EastEnders script-writer Pippa McCarthy:
'Just discovered your web page... I've just spent
the last hour crying with laughter with periodic yelps of 'been there!'...
I'm going to make my entire family read your diary. Then perhaps will
understand own bizarre behaviour every time I start a script...
Anyway, will shut up now but just wanted to say you
have cheered me up no end. It's brilliant.'
Inside Publishing turns its attention to what has long been regarded
as the Cinderella of the publishing world.
Children’s publishing
has enjoyed a remarkable rate of growth and is now seen by many as one of
the most exciting areas to work in.
Mary Garden shares her experiences with writer's block and how Stephen
King and her anger helped her to overcome it.
Our latest new survey - see below
Writers' Forum Column
In his second letter on the subject, John Jenkins rates The Da Vinci
Code for its opening, plot and theme, action and pace, characters and
entertainment value.
The Editor's View, written by the Editor of
Writers' Forum magazine.
A major review of our recommended links has just added 20 new
ones, including a new listing for
book group links.
Check out the 13 different editorial services we offer, from Reports to
Copy editing, Typing to Contract vetting.
Our design, print and distribution service for self-publishers. The
latest addition to the service is our WritersPrintShop online bookshop,
which will sell your book for you on the Internet as soon as it's published.
