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Writers guide FAQs FROM ASPIRING AUTHORS What does ? no unsolicited submissions ? actually mean A publisher who doesn ? t accept unsolicited material only reads manuscripts sent via a literary agent or scout Chicken House doesn ? t accept unsolicited manu

FAQs FROM ASPIRING AUTHORS What does ? no unsolicited submissions ? actually mean A publisher who doesn ? t accept unsolicited material only reads manuscripts sent via a literary agent or scout Chicken House doesn ? t accept unsolicited manuscripts or synopses nor can we enter into correspondence regarding new authors ? work Although this can be frustrating for authors the reality is that it simply isn ? t possible for a publisher to sift through the vast number of unsolicited submissions received However we do run the Times Chicken House Children ? s Fiction Competition in partnership with the Times newspaper The winner will go on to have their manuscript published by Chicken House We guarantee that provided it meets all entry requirements your manuscript will be read I ? m new to publishing but I want to send my work out Who can I send it to We advise all new children ? s authors to consult the latest version of The Children ? s Writers ? and Artists ? Yearbook which contains comprehensive listings of credible literary agents and publishers plus details of the kinds of stories they are looking for It will also tell you which agents publishers are currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts If I ?nd a publisher literary agent that accepts unsolicited manuscripts how can I make my work stand out before I send it o ? Ensure that your work is in tip-top condition ?? edit your book to the best of your ability proofread it and ensure it ? s immaculately presented Learn how to write a pithy engaging synopsis and a brief polite and noteworthy covering letter What are you o ?ering that hasn ? t been seen before What makes your book stand out from the crowd Always read submissions guidelines thoroughly I ? m not ready to send my children ? s book to a publisher or agent How can I develop my craft Firstly read and write Devour novels from the genre in which you are writing and see how other authors handle your subject Write regularly ?? practise is a big part of honing your craft If you ? re looking for formal instruction you might start with a couple of creative writing books Additionally a writing community can provide inspiration and support Visit your local library or community college and check the bulletin board for details of local writers ? groups you could join ?? or search the Internet Lots of websites o ?er the chance to network with other writers or if you ? re ready to share your work ?? Authonomy Litopia Wattpad Nanowrimo and YouWriteOn to name a few Receiving feedback can help you deal with criticism constructively and improve your writing If you ? re interested in formal tuition consider investigating reputable writing courses Literary agency Curtis Brown runs courses to help novice writers improve their craft while The Arvon Foundation have been running writers ? retreats for years with visits by some