The first thing I want to do is write. It’s essential, it’s non-negotiable. The next thing I want to do is share my writing with others. And that’s what I’ve been doing on this blog and through my submissions to anthologies and zines.
Like many I’m still in the process of figuring out what’s the best way of being published. Having grown up with a love of books and familiarity with the names of publishers of revered volumes, publishers such as Penguin in particular, I’ve always associated being published with, well, having a publisher.
LTF: Great professional advice from Alison Wells on self-publishing. Writing your novel is one piece of the jigsaw - making sure its as good as can be, and busting your gut with the marketing are also essential factors. Believe, Write, Improve, Write some more, Improve even more, Share, share and share again!