The Writer’’s ABC Checklist

An easy-to-use comprehensive guide for writers on preparing and presenting their work to agents, publishers and print media.

Regardless of the writer’s level or ability, there is something extremely daunting about putting together a submission. It doesn’t matter if it is for an article for a magazine, or short story for a competition, a humorous anecdote, a play or TV script, a novel or non-fiction book, The Writer’s ABC Checklist will provide answers to questions you didn’t even know you should ask. With its A-Z format, references can be found quickly and effortlessly. Unfamiliar terms are explained and bullet points at the end of most sections provide a quick reminder of the main items covered. This unique book is packed with writing tips and is something no aspiring writer can afford to be without.

Lorraine Mace is a columnist with Writing Magazine, a writing judge, a tutor for the Writers Bureau and winner of an international poetry award. Maureen Vincent-Northam gained first place in a national children’s book competition. An online tutor in genealogical writing, she is also a writing-competition judge.

Lorraine Mace is the critically acclaimed author of the D.I. Sterling thrillers. Love Me Tender is the fifth instalment in this dark and gritty series. In addition, she is the humour columnist for Writing Magazine and the head judge at Writers’ Forum where she also writes two columns. Lorraine lives in the warmer and sunnier clime of southern Spain.

Find her on Twitter at @lomace or at www.lorrainemace.com.