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When is your manuscript ready to submit?
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Madeleine and Tina delve into the challenges of knowing when a manuscript is ready to submit, sharing personal anecdotes about their own journeys to becoming published authors. Key topics include the importance of thorough editing, the patience required in the publishing industry, and the benefits of pre-ordering books to support authors. The conversation also touches on the creativity of children and the idea of doing writing workshops to nurture young writers.
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:42 Bali Trip Highlights
01:18 Writing on the Go
02:54 Creative Kids and Rainbow Poo
05:10 Encouraging Young Writers
06:41 Personal Writing Journeys
13:54 Reading to Write Better
19:06 The Challenge of Writing Pre-Mobile Phone Stories
20:59 Knowing When to Submit Your Manuscript
21:43 The Importance of Polishing Your Manuscript
23:01 Handling Structural Changes and Feedback
29:03 The Role of Competitions in Getting Published
34:40 The Waiting Game: Patience in Publishing
37:15 The Power of Pre-Orders for Authors
38:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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