A Little About My Writing Ambitions

I always wanted to write a best-seller, especially in the horror/thriller genre, but after exploring every form of writing possible while studying my Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing, I've found that being able to produce a well-written essay or successful poem provides the same level of satisfaction. It doesn't matter what I write, as long as I write it well.

Writing for children is the hardest, yet most rewarding, albeit not in a monetary sense. Yes, it's a harder market to crack, but a child's enthusiasm for a story I've written holds a magic that adults just don't possess.

The most important thing for me right now is that everything I write makes a difference to someone's life. Whether it's successful copy for an advertisement, a poem for a special event or a bigger project, my goal is to make a difference with carefully crafted words.

Friday, July 02, 2010

I received a rejection email from a publisher for Rosie's Hollow. No one likes receiving rejections, but it's important to take on board any feedback (something that is very hard to get from a busy publisher) and polish your story up ready to send it to the next unsuspecting publisher. This was the feedback I received. 

'I really liked the concept for your book, and I could see the potential of your story. Unfortunately we publish very few picture books per year, and yours is not suitable for our list at this time. But I do wish you well with finding a home for your story.'

It's not a lot of feedback, but I like to think that it means I do have something of value in my story, but it needs a little work. Call my an optimist, but the fact they liked the concept and could see its potential means a lot, so I'll revamp Rosie's Hollow and see how I get on elsewhere. 
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The star of my first children's story, 'Magpie's Nest'.

The star of my first children's story, 'Magpie's Nest'.
Magpie returns to the tallest tree in the park to discover his nest and the branch where it sat gone!