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Comment by Mike Farmery on March 10, 2010 at 2:50pm

Must admit, I thought that I had joined a while back. Anyway Bob, better late than never...
No questions at the moment (- or answers!)

Comment by Beth Duff on January 12, 2010 at 12:25pm

Hi Peter,
Instead of looking for an agent, I wonder if you have considered Publish on Demand? That is working very well for my admittedly non-fiction book. I used viral marketing to get the message out. I'd be happy to share my experience with you - or anyone else who might be interested.

Comment by Bob MacKenzie on January 12, 2010 at 11:26am

Hi Gill

Here are some notes on Writers' Block that I prepared for a previous AWG session. Let me know if they help, or if you'd like to discuss anything about them. Best wishes. BobUnblocking our Writing BM 17 Dec 08 v1.doc

Comment by Gill Hunt on January 12, 2010 at 10:54am

Any suggestions for overcoming writers block? I can have lots of interesting thoughts and ideas for articles, or have done all the analysis for factual piece of work - but somehow getting that first paragraph on to the screen is really difficult.

Until I'm right up against the deadline when I just slap down any old thing and cross my fingers :-)

Any/all suggestions gratefully received

Comment by Peter Hyson on May 6, 2009 at 8:06am

Not a problem Dave!!! Very useful info as well ..PETER

Comment by Bob MacKenzie on May 6, 2009 at 7:28am

Sorry, Peter

I called you Paul in my previous message. A case of mistaken identity! BW. Bob

Comment by Bob MacKenzie on May 6, 2009 at 7:24am

Hi, Paul
It's often a case of asking other published authors' experiences - and there are a few of those in the AWG. Also, Paul Z Jackson has opened a Forum in the AMED Network Home Page on 'Publ;isher looking for book proposals', which you might wish to pursue. And then there's the AWG pubishing session on 21 August with Andrew Carey of Triarchy Press. So maybe you'll get some leads from there? Le's see if anyone else has some ideas. Kind regards. Bob

Comment by Peter Hyson on May 6, 2009 at 7:09am

Thanks, Bob. It's helpful to have a recommended title to begin with, otherwise there are quite a few books ...But from the book - how do i judge who are the good ones??? Is it literally working thru ht list and seeing a) which ones even respond; b) from that, seeing who feels a good fit?

Comment by Bob MacKenzie on May 6, 2009 at 6:37am

Hi, Peter

Petrhaps you could make a start by consulting McCall Smith, A. (2008). Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2008. London, A & C Black Publishers Ltd. in your local library?

Best wishes. Bob

Comment by Peter Hyson on May 6, 2009 at 5:06am

Morning, all. Having just signed up to the Group here thought I'd better start by posing a question!!! Does anyone have any advice about how to select a good agent for fiction?

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