I attended a workshop on Publishing in the Young Adult & Children's Market at the Brisbane writers festival yesterday. Of the 90 people in the Masterclass 80% of the attendants had a book to write, I am not sure on the numbers of them that will ever get their book published. It is overwhelming the process involved in getting noticed by an agent or publisher, there are a lot of books on slush piles out there. It was inspiring to hear from a few of those lucky enough to get a foot & the door & succeed, Tristan Bancks & Emily Rodda.
For me I am happy about my decision to self publish. It gave me something positive to focus on during my illness, allowing me something that I could take control of in my life. I have had much pleasure in seeing how children have taken to the book, for this I am eternally grateful.
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