Getting your work published
People frequently ask us how to go about getting published. Our policy is not to accept unsolicited manuscripts and we cannot enter into correspondence about unpublished work, neither can we return or be responsible for the safety of any manuscripts that we do receive.
We can offer the following advice on how to go about getting into print. A great place to start is your local library where you’ll find a wealth of information on groups for writers and plenty of books on writing and the publishing process.
There are a number of websites who offer great advice resources for writers.
Authorlink
Writer's resource and rights marketplace
http://www.authorlink.com
Booktrust
Provides listings, factsheets on publishing and getting published, plus book news
http://www.booktrust.org.uk
Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
Guidelines for and examples of rhetorical devices
http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm
The Association of Christian Writers
Founded over thirty years ago by a small group of Christians who met at a writers’ conference and wanted to keep in touch, ACW are a fellowship sharing prayerful support and encouragement alongside professional standards of training and advice.
http://www.christianwriters.org.uk/
Thesaurus.com
Online thesaurus
http://www.thesaurus.com/
The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
Founded in 1994 The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Book is the only manuscript agency in the United Kingdom specialising solely in children's publishing.
The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
16 Smiths Yard
London SW18 4HR
Tel: 07979 905353 or 07979 905353
Email: info@writersadvice.co.uk
http://www.writersadvice.co.uk
XRefer
Reference search engine
http://www.xrefer.com
The Frontlist
Writers submit a synopsis and two consecutive chapters of up to 3,000 words per chapter. They critique the work of others and have their own work critiqued. Each month, the best are referred to either The Friday Project or agency A M Heath
http://www.thefrontlist.com
You Write On
Authors submit opening chapters, between 6,000 and 10,000 words, for peer-review. Top five best-reviewed each month receive a free critique from a professional agent or editor. Sponsored by Arts Council England
http://www.youwriteon.com
We wish you all the best in your writing and hope you are successful in placing your work.