This post should really be called getting the email, or as it turned out, email(s). I had been working with my wonderful agent, Camilla Wray at Darley Anderson, for almost two years when we had the news that the team at HQ wanted to publish The Doll House. I remember exactly where I was when… Continue reading Getting the call
The submission process…
I wanted to write a post about the submission process, which can be one of the scariest times in a writer's life. I remember when I first went on submission I spent ages reading blogs about it to see what other people's experiences had been and compare them to my own, but the truth is,… Continue reading The submission process…
Harrogate Crime Writing Festival
The Harrogate Crime Festival happens every year, but this was my first one as I've been away on hols for this weekend for the past couple of years. I went in my capacity as editor, as we had lots of lovely authors attending - one of whom. C.L. Taylor, won an award! However, it was… Continue reading Harrogate Crime Writing Festival
The Doll House on Goodreads!
It's incredible how many different platforms there are! However I'm thrilled that The Doll House is now available to read and review on Goodreads so if you fancy a sneak peek, do head over and any rating would mean the world to me. Thank you!
The Doll House on NetGalley
Calling all book reviewers and bloggers! Very happy to say that my book, The Doll House, is now available to request on NetGalley (and has been as of Friday!) I would have posted this earlier but I've just got back from the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival - more on that later. If you're interested in… Continue reading The Doll House on NetGalley
Writer friends
One of the absolute best things to come out of joining an agency and getting published is meeting other writers. I feel very lucky to have met some wonderful authors who are now friends, and for anyone trying to get published I would say this is key. It's so lovely to have others who are… Continue reading Writer friends
Getting an agent
It was so lovely seeing this announcement go live this July,but in actual fact I have been working with my agent at Darley Anderson since she first emailed me on October 3rd, 2015 (I didn't even have to look that date up, it's imprinted in my mind!) I had known I wanted to get an… Continue reading Getting an agent
ThankBookFor podcast
Last year, before my book deal was signed, I recorded a podcast with the brilliant Tom Bissell at ThankBookFor. We discussed working as an editor, favourite books, writing processes, getting an agent and at one point, you can hear me squeal as a picture falls of the wall. Have a listen here: http://www.thankbookfor.com/phoebe-morgan-podcast-notes Make sure… Continue reading ThankBookFor podcast
Editorial tips
This post originally appeared on Book Machine. The editorial world of a publishing house can often seem like it’s hiding behind a heavily guarded door with no sign of a key. I know that’s how it felt to me when I was looking in from the outside. But what happens when you do get inside?… Continue reading Editorial tips
The importance of covers in commercial fiction
In commercial fiction, the importance of book covers cannot be underestimated. Think about it – you’re walking through a bookshop, and what do you immediately see? Jacket after jacket, all clamouring for your attention like over-excited puppies in a pet shop (with less yapping). Covers are the main selling point for retailers, and the absolute… Continue reading The importance of covers in commercial fiction
Helen Dunmore
On 5th June 2017, the world lost a brilliant writer. I know I am far from alone in feeling the loss of Helen Dunmore, whose books contain some of the most nuanced, delicate portrayals of relationships I've ever read. My favourite of her works is an old one: 2007's Talking to the Dead. I wanted… Continue reading Helen Dunmore
