Anyone who ever harboured romantic notions about the whole business of writing and publishing (that it involves sitting in front of a typewriter with a glass of wine in the summerhouse for a couple of hours a day; that all you need to do is get a book published and hey presto! you’re a star) could do worse than have a look at this brilliant blog post from crime author Chuck Wendig.
Underneath the wry humour, talk of goblins, and occasional naughty language, it’s a practical and down-to-earth look at the writing and publishing world, with lots of home truths and a fair sprinkling of honesty. Although some points might be hard to take (especially for those still thinking of summerhouses and stars), I think I agree with every word.
I also think I’ve had that marketing janitor…
Tess Makovesky 