I’ve just submitted another guest blog to the Writers and Artists website, and here it is: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/2014/09/in-praise-of-beta-readers It’s all about you lovely beta readers (you know who you are), and how valuable I consider you to the writing process. Thank you to each and every one of you for the insights and time you’ve givenContinue reading “A Little Update”
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Green Eyed Monster
Another weekend, another article in the paper about a new writer getting a great publishing deal, being touted as ‘the next big thing.’ ‘Why not me?’ I think to myself, shuffling the pages resentfully. ‘When will it be my turn? Huh, bet they know someone in publishing, bet they’ve met an agent somewhere, had someContinue reading “Green Eyed Monster”
An Observation – Part 2
It’s 1983 and I’m sitting in the food court of the Rideau Centre, Ottawa with three of my friends. All around us conversation hums, the clatter of cutlery, the crunch of plastic. We’re all feeling pretty cool, sitting there in our pastel outfits. Just to be extra cool, today I’m sporting my entire collection ofContinue reading “An Observation – Part 2”
You’re So Vain
Vanity Publishing: Whereby a writer pays a publisher to produce their work, often signing over rights in return for royalties. Not to be confused (although it sometimes is) with self-publishing, where the writer retains the rights and manages the publication and marketing themselves. I really dislike the term ‘vanity publishing.’ I’ve been thinking about thisContinue reading “You’re So Vain”
Back To School
The house is quiet. Blissfully so; a warmth and silence to the air. Daily walks have resumed, looking for our favourite cats and trees and birds along the way, discussing the day and what’s to come, or what’s already happened. Work continues, writing for myself and for others – pitches to be made, submissions toContinue reading “Back To School”
Helen Glynn Jones 