A blueprint for success

Adventures in Fiction works with the writer to demystify all aspects of the writing process

Getting published is extremely difficult. Many talented writers won’t achieve it; many published writers have an unpublished ‘practice’ novel hidden in a drawer. For those who succeed, the transformation of a manuscript from a cherished personal project into a commodity can be a shock. This is the reality. Publishing is a business. A book needs to sell copies. To succeed, raw talent simply isn’t enough. The serious aspiring writer needs perseverance, a sound understanding of their craft and a professional, business-like approach.

Writing fiction also has an intrinsic value in and of itself, with its own challenges, rewards and pleasures. Part of our work is to make an assessment of the level and stage of development and to pitch our response accordingly. Whether you are writing for personal or professional reasons, our starting point is essentially the same. We offer a context and a plan of action. In exceptional cases, when a writer has successfully completed a particularly promising and marketable manuscript, we actively endorse them by using our agency links on their behalf.

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Most of all writing is about process. No sooner do you reach the top of the mountain, than you glimpse yet another peak. It’s the most frustrating, and exhilarating pursuit there is. Nothing can beat it, nobody can show you how, but like any journey, it’s a good idea to seek out someone who’s climbed that particular path before. A good mentor or guide can point you in the right direction, help cut out some of the uncertainty and save you a lot of time.