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Clicking on the water cooler thing I got a page w forums entitled Drift. is that what I was supposed to get? It is indeed an interesting piece.. I saw this at the bottom, too. We Send You Publishers Seeking Submissions. Sign up for our free...

I signed up to Authors Publish a couple of years ago. Their free ebooks are great, and their weekly advice articles and free submission calls have been extremely useful. I've watched some of their free seminars too - always enlightening. It's a...

Probably not. Aside from the fact I don't think my novel would be popular enough for this kind of contest, I'm wary of being tied into a non-negotiable contract. It might be an amazing opportunity, but something about it feels off. I could be...

Clicking on the water cooler thing I got a page w forums entitled Drift. is that what I was supposed to get? It is indeed an interesting piece.. I saw this at the bottom, too. We Send You Publishers Seeking Submissions. Sign up for our free...

Yes, Andy, some posts are restricted. Simple reason - we learn, over time, which Litopians are familiar with the genre we write in, have a good understanding of our style, and can spot the problems in our work lightening fast. And then we have...

Ooh, I hadn’t dissected it quite like that, but it seems worth the punt. Also, whilst I’d like to earn some decent dosh from writing, I’m more interested in getting a publishing deal. Although I’m not willing or to do Faustian deal, one with an...

Hello I was in the lab, and tried to open a recent thread by RK Wallis: 'Murders and Cheaters', but got the message: Oops! We ran into some problems... Not sure if some threads are restriced to certain members only. I've never had problems before...

I just had a look at the info. As you say, seems legit and Hachette is a massive publisher. It's completely free to enter, so nothing to lose, I suppose. And yet... The prize seems huge, until you realise that £20,000 of it is marketing budget...

Ooh, I hadn’t dissected it quite like that, but it seems worth the punt. Also, whilst I’d like to earn some decent dosh from writing, I’m more interested in getting a publishing deal. Although I’m not willing or to do Faustian deal, one with an...

I just read this article for submitting to agents. It has some great info and resources in it. https://authorspublish.com/how-to-find-the-right-literary-agent-for-your-book-2/

I just read this article for submitting to agents. It has some great info and resources in it. https://authorspublish.com/how-to-find-the-right-literary-agent-for-your-book-2/

I just had a look at the info. As you say, seems legit and Hachette is a massive publisher. It's completely free to enter, so nothing to lose, I suppose. And yet... The prize seems huge, until you realise that £20,000 of it is marketing budget...

Exactly, your work would be really good. The humour I could see getting a good response. Also, others agents might look, you never know.

I just read this article for submitting to agents. It has some great info and resources in it. https://authorspublish.com/how-to-find-the-right-literary-agent-for-your-book-2/

Hi @brendancody I had a look, and whilst it's visually appealing, and I admire your effort, I don't think this is for me. Am I correct in thinking there is no submission/acceptance or editorial process? That's a red flag for me. It's not...