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Dear Bruce,
I have read The Monster's Ring it was AMAZING !
I really LOVE to write and your book has inspired me so MUCH!
I had a few questions since I've wrote a few books my self but..... little problemo I do NOT know how to publish my spectacular books!! Can you tell me how you got your thrilling books out and into public?
Thank You,
Navya
I have read The Monster's Ring it was AMAZING !
I really LOVE to write and your book has inspired me so MUCH!
I had a few questions since I've wrote a few books my self but..... little problemo I do NOT know how to publish my spectacular books!! Can you tell me how you got your thrilling books out and into public?
Thank You,
Navya
Reply by Bruce Coville
Dear Navya -
I'm delighted to know that you liked THE MONSTER'S RING so much . . . and even more delighted to know that it has inspired you to start writing on your own.
As far as getting your books published . . . that is such a big topic that there are entire books written about the matter! I do know one terrific book for helping young writers improve their work. It is called SPILLING INK and it is by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter, two terrific writers themselves. I highly recommend it.
My own single most important piece of advice for young writers is NEVER GIVE UP! It took me seven years from the time I started trying to write to the time that I sold my first book. If I had given up . . . well, I wouldn't be writing this message to your right now! ;>
Wishing you the best of luck with your writing,
BC
I'm delighted to know that you liked THE MONSTER'S RING so much . . . and even more delighted to know that it has inspired you to start writing on your own.
As far as getting your books published . . . that is such a big topic that there are entire books written about the matter! I do know one terrific book for helping young writers improve their work. It is called SPILLING INK and it is by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter, two terrific writers themselves. I highly recommend it.
My own single most important piece of advice for young writers is NEVER GIVE UP! It took me seven years from the time I started trying to write to the time that I sold my first book. If I had given up . . . well, I wouldn't be writing this message to your right now! ;>
Wishing you the best of luck with your writing,
BC