Here we are... part two of the navigation relocation we have shamelessy disgused as useful advise:)

How do I get published?
Write something first!
It amazes me how many people ask me this, because they have an idea, but don't want to waste time on it if it isn't likely to get published. As that applies to around 99% of stuff that has been written, it's a singular waste of time to even worry about it. My advice? Write. Rewrite. Rewrite again (and again and again). Find an agent. Never give up.

Where can I do a course?
There are any number of reputable writing/editing courses being run though universities and TAFE colleges all over the world.

If you're interested in World Building, next year Sonny Whitelaw and I will be running a series of Master Classes at Supanova  in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane.

The details are here, but please be patient  and check back often for updates because the site only went live (as a test) yesterday and technically it's still under construction. You can't actually book anything on the site yet, because we need the Web Warrior and his army of minions to do their bit and Ticketek to send us their coding for the booking form.

Can I send you my MS? Will you pass it on to your agent?

No.

Will you give me an assessment of my MS?
I used to answer a flat No to this question, too, but I've mellowed. I will read 1000 word excepts, but only under strict guidelines as part of the Supanova Master Classes.

A few other things you must understand about my assessments:

• I am an author, not an editor. What you will get is simply my opinion on your writing, style, plot, etc.
• Assessing manuscripts takes time, specifically, time away that I could be writing and earning a living, therefore, I must charge for this service.
• Sending me your work will in no way assure you of an easy "in" to the publishing industry. I cannot promise to pass your MS on to either my agent or my publishers.  

If you want a critical assessment of your work by an editor, then I suggest you contact a reputable company like Edit or Die who will charge you a fee for some very sound advice. If you are chasing an agent, just remember, the good ones will not charge to read or assess your MS. They will say either yes or no, and you probably won't get a reason if they turn you down.

I have a short story I'd like to publish...
Try a magazine like agog! The aim of agog! Fantastic Fiction is to bring together exciting, compulsively readable stories in the fantastic genres of SF, horror and general fantasy. The central criteria are quality, excitement and fun. They want stories which engage the imagination, maintain a thrilling pace, and rocket the reader into an astounding world of speculative imagination. Think of the sort of excitement once generated by the pulp SF magazines! They offer a small payment and this might be the place for you to start. You could also try Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine. There are others out there, but I don't submit to them often enough to have a list handy:)

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