If you have ever had a dream of writing your own book you will know that the process is not as easy as it seems. Getting those ideas down on paper and then readable can appear an impossible task. But sometimes it all comes together and after many rejections from potential publishers, one of them finally says ‘yes’ and that dream becomes reality.
You will undoubtedly have read one of Sharyn Smart’s interesting articles in our digital magazine, Kids Friendly NZ, as Sharyn is a regular writer here. Sharyn has given us a glimpse into how she got her first book published. Who knows, it might just inspire you to get your ideas down on paper and write your first book.
Sharyn’s dream started back in November 2004 when she did a comprehensive writing course by correspondence through the Writing School. One of her assignments was to write a juvenile fiction story.
If you have ever had a dream of writing your own book you will know that the process is not as easy as it seems. Getting those ideas down on paper and then readable can appear an impossible task. But sometimes it all comes together and after many rejections from potential publishers, one of them finally says ‘yes’ and that dream becomes reality.