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Susan Brewer

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I wrote my first diary when I was six years old, and though I soon gave up on the diary idea, not returning to it until the 1980s, stories, poems and observations continually flowed from my pen. At primary school I was actively encouraged to write by my class teacher, who gave me an excise book and told me to write ‘a novel’ as well as giving me a position of responsibility on the school newspaper.

When I left grammar school in the mid-sixties, I worked in the library of a research organisation for a while, before finding work in a college library. The latter gave me a wide understanding of many book genres, while the former introduced me to a range of technical books, causing me to realise that, literally, ‘you should never judge a book by
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Susan Brewer Always carry a notebook book around, because inspiration can strike any time.Often it's triggered by a fragment of overheard converstion, or maybe jus…moreAlways carry a notebook book around, because inspiration can strike any time.Often it's triggered by a fragment of overheard converstion, or maybe just from people watching. Try to write something each day, even if it's only a diary.
Rather than immediately launching into a novel, it maybe an idea to send some articles to magazines which deal with subjects that interest you - that way, when you finally approach a publisher, you will already have a track record of published features.(less)
Susan Brewer At the moment I am working on a light-hearted book called 'Nelly Makes a Bloomer', which is the follow-up to 'Nelly's Knickers'. Set in the 1990s, it …moreAt the moment I am working on a light-hearted book called 'Nelly Makes a Bloomer', which is the follow-up to 'Nelly's Knickers'. Set in the 1990s, it centres around a lively group of senior citizens. When Nelly won a breadmaking machine, she could never have dreamt of the trouble it would cause - nor could the much-hated district nurse!(less)
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How it began

Recently someone asked me how I began my writing career. It wasn’t an easy question to answer. The very first thing that I ever had published – and was paid for – was a letter in a magazine entitled Fur and Feather. I was about 13 at the time, and would like to say that this was the kick-start to my career. I would like to say that – but of course, it wasn’t. At thirteen I didn’t really know what Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 16, 2014 08:50
Tabitca Cope
“its bad enough talking to yourself but worse when you realise you aren't listening”
Tabitca Cope
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