Paige Toon worked at various magazines before becoming Reviews Editor at Heat Magazine. Her novels include The Longest Holiday and One Perfect Summer. Her new book, Thirteen Weddings was released in May. Today, Paige shares her five writing tips with us.
1. Write what you want to, not what you think you should.
2. If you’re stuck on a tricky scene, move on to something you want to write about and come back later.
3. Make sure your grammar and spelling is perfect before you even think about sending your book off to an agent. Ask someone you trust to check it over.
4. Consult the Writers & Artists’ Yearbook to find a few agents that are right for you – there are tips inside to help you draft a letter.
5. Don’t feel too disheartened about rejection – you can always self-publish your book and spread the word that way. It might just be that what you have written is not quite right for an agent at that particular time, but that’s not to say you won’t ever get a book deal. Don’t give up!
You can find out more about Paige by visiting www.paigetoon.com
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