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Author of 22 plays, 10 bestselling thrillers, a memoir and children's fiction.I can work with people on the process of writing, what to expect and ask for from an editor. How to work with the publisher`s marketing and publicity people. And how to survive book launches and publicity tours!

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Published author of 22 plays, ten bestselling thrillers, a young adult and three non-fiction titles. Visit his website at http://www.sandy.mccutcheon.com for a look at his work.

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Demetrius11/08/11101010He is always helpful
Demetrius 10/07/11101010Sandy is quick and smart
Judy 07/15/11101010Thanks so much for the answer and .....
Demetrius 07/13/11101010Very helpful.
Jill03/17/1110 

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2012-01-30 How do you make a best selling first book?:

Dear Jacqueline,    Thanks for the question. There is no easy answer, because it is the reader who decides if the book will sell. If you have good ideas for a book, then simply write it first and worry

2011-11-01 finding agent:

Sorry about the delay. The internet has been down in this part of Morocco.    Finding an agent    1 - Try and find one in your city so that you can talk face to face.  2 - Try and find an agent who specialises

2011-10-10 query:

Hi Demetrius,    Sorry about the delay but I have been busy with blog stories.    There is no need to be specific. Keep it simple and concise. Phrases such as  "certain events add up and changes his mind"

2011-10-06 query:

Hi Demitrius,    Simple answer. A one page synopsis. If your storyline is good it will invite further reading. If you can't sell it in a one page synopsis, then you have problems with the story, not with

2011-07-14 legal issues with book writing:

Dear Judy,  Thank you for your question.    There are a lot of biographies on the market, but that is because they sell extremely well. As to where to begin? One thing that works well, is to start with

 

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