Fi Phillips

Sometimes, it's good to keep things simple. In his article, 10 Ridiculously Simple Tips for Writing a Book , Jeff Goins breaks down the creative process to a few easy to follow steps. Have a look.

With my first novel finished, taking the next step (seeking an agent) is a scary prospect. I haven't even considered said agent acquiring a publishing deal but of course that is the ultimate intention. In Getting a Book Contract is Hard Work (But You Can Do It) , Jeff Goins interviews Chad Allen, editorial director for Baker Books on just this subject. The interview is in both podcast form and transcribed text. Well worth a read/listen.

My novel is finished. It's been through a barrage of drafts, beta-read and painfully tweaked into its current form. The next stage is a professional manuscript assessment (need to save up for that). It's been a torturous journey to get here and I wish I'd come across Jeff Goins ' 5-Draft Method before now. I'll file it away to use on my next novel. Have a look.