Re: Writer's problem
Camille Scaysbrook (verona_beach@geocities.com)
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 12:00:14 +1000
> I'm a young writer and I want the world to know I'm here. So, is there
any way
> I could spread like some pieces of work I have to major people,
publishers
> even, on the net or even through the mailing list. Can anyone help me or
do
> you think I'm a little crazy?
>
> Christian
As a writer you have to be 100% self motivated. Send things out - send a
publisher or agent a sample of your work (but check first if they read
unsolicited manuscripts - less and less do these days). Enter competitions
- that's how I got my first big break. Join classes and discussion groups,
and overall, MAKE CONNECTIONS, I can' t stress that enough - I'm on the
brink of securing a film contract simply because my screenwriting teacher
really liked the short film I wrote to graduate. If no one else can help
you, do it yourself. Put up a web page of your work (this is what I did and
it's certainly given me a wider exposure). Publish a zine, or submit your
work to other zines.
Remember , no one will notice you unless you're jumping up and down waving
a red flag, so asking for help like this is the first step in the right
direction (:
Camille
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