And it only took 5 years…
This is one of the things teacher/author Cameron Nunn revealed this week when he spoke to the gathering for the school launch of his book ‘Shadows in the Mirror’. Inspiration for this book came many years ago as he worked with students in a Creative Writers Group.
Although the final full stop in his draft manuscript was made 5 years ago, it has been a long road from there. Cameron advises that promising authors develop a great deal of patience and perseverance if they wish to be published. He also recommends developing a certain amount of respect for the task of editors along with faith in their professional ability. Support of family and friends was also a key element in helping a budding author survive the rigours of producing a first novel.
While ‘Shadows..’ is selling well, Cameron also hopes that some of the messages he conveys in the tale might provoke readers. Thus, the success of the novel can be measured on a number of levels – especially if it gets people thinking.
See more details (including Teachers’ Notes) on: http://www.bdb.com.au/books/shadows_in_the_mirror.htm
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December 6th, 2006 at 7:54 pm
I just wanted to say that Mr. Nunn’s book is really great and he is a very talented writer, and was very helpful and inspiring on the Creative Writing Camp this year. Thanks Mr. Nunn