Ian Brooks
The Importance of Being Extrovert
Most writers, myself included, are what can be classed as introverts. In simple terms that means we’d much rather curl up on the couch...
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Ian Brooks
Mar 12 min
My Writing Journey - Progress
I’m writing this on the first of March when the snow has decided to fall in Dublin, blanketing the city in a Winter Wonderland. For some...
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Ian Brooks
Nov 8, 20233 min
I Didn’t Know What I Didn’t Know
As I’ve covered before, I have decided to go back to writing school (loose term). Initially I wasn’t sure if this was the right move. Is...
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Ian Brooks
Sep 26, 20232 min
Moving Forward
I had initially titled this post “Back to School” but that didn’t quite sit right with me. The thought of going backwards instead of...
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Ian Brooks
Sep 25, 20231 min
Anisha, Accidental Detective Book Review
Title: Anisha, Accidental Detective Author: Serena Patel Age Range: 7+ Publisher: Usborne Published: 2020 Anisha, Accidental Detective...
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Ian Brooks
Sep 22, 20232 min
Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good Book Review
Title: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good Author: Louie Stowell Age Range: 7+ Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2022 When Loki, the...
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Ian Brooks
Sep 22, 20232 min
Grimwood Book Review
Title: Grimwood Author: Nadia Shireen Age range: 6-9 years Publisher: Simon & Schuster Published: 2021 Grimwood follows the adventures of...
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Ian Brooks
Sep 11, 20233 min
How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book?
The cost of publishing a book pertains mostly to those looking to get self-published. There are two different ways to publish a book. The...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 31, 20231 min
Is it Hard to Get Your First Book Published?
Yes, it is hard to get your first book published. It’s very hard. In fact, you should go into writing your first book with the thought...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 31, 20231 min
What is the Typical Advance for a First Time Author?
The truth is that this wildly. Everyone has heard stories of the six figure advances for debut authors. These incredibly talented...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 31, 20231 min
How Do First Time Authors Get Published?
The most common way for a first-time author to get published is by getting an agent and then they submit your work to a publisher. Though...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 28, 20233 min
The Wait
What’s the hardest thing about writing? Is generating an idea? Structuring a plot? Is it coming up with twists and turns and...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 27, 20231 min
Do Literary Agents Look for Authors?
No, literary agents don’t actively go out and look for authors. Most accept submissions through what is known as the Slush Pile. Agents...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 27, 20231 min
Can a Self-published Author get an Agent?
Yes, self-published authors can get agents! Of course, if a self-published author is getting an agent, they are doing so to make the...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 27, 20231 min
When Should I Start Looking for an Agent?
The answer to this really hinges on what you are writing. If you’re writing fiction, then 99 times out of 100 you should start looking...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 27, 20231 min
Can You Get Published Without an Agent?
Yes, you can get published without an agent, both through self-publishing and traditional publishing. While it’s quite clear one can...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 26, 20232 min
Should a New Author Get an Agent?
The answer to this is a tricky one. The history of the literary world would indicate that yes, a new author should get an agent. However,...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 26, 20232 min
What are the Odds of Getting a Literary Agent?
Depending on who you ask, the odds of getting a literary agent have been calculated to be anywhere between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 6,000....
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Ian Brooks
Jul 20, 20231 min
How Much Does a Literary Agent Cost?
How much does a literary agent cost? The answer to this comes with a caveat. The simple response is NOTHING. A literary agent will cost...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 20, 20231 min
How Do You Find a Literary Agent?
Literary agents are often seen as the gatekeepers of the literary world, the guardians of the books that get sent to publishers. Finding...
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