In the past I have purchased many books that I believed would enhance my writing, teach me all I needed to know, and offer me that magic answer of how I would find myself with an agent/publisher.
It didn’t take long before I realised there was no easy way to success; no matter how much I read. So, I did what all writers should do, i knuckled down, wrote, re wrote, and then started over. The truth is the easiest way to get published is to work hard.
I am not published. I’m not even close. I have however, finally found that one book that potentially can help me along the way, The Writers Handbook.
Why I have never heard of this handbook before I do not know. Published every year with lists of agents and publishers, along with helpful advice from those in the know, it is worth every penny I have paid for it and more.
Having only received my copy earlier today, I cannot claim to have read it in full. Truth is I have only reached page 12, but I am so happy with my purchase I felt compelled to tell the world, or would be writers to be exact, to buy buy buy.
If you want further information about this guide, follow: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Writers-Handbook-2011-Publishers-Broadcasters/dp/0230207294
Elena Ransley 
The Radio Times did an article on how to be a successful writer, it was a whole page!!
There is just far too much to fit on one page. I was told the other day that you can’t just be a successful writer, you have to have ‘raw talent’ (don’t you just love shows like the x-factor for bringing these crazy phrases into day to day life?). I wonder how many people would agree with that?
Good to know. I am still passionately in love with my collection of writing books by donald maass, but when I can unglue myself I will purchase this one also.
I think I may have to check this Donald chap out myself. Sometimes I feel as if I have been really naive about the who’s who in the writing world, but I think it is impossible to keep check of who is the best. So thank you, you have helped me out today.