Other Interesting Information
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The personal web site of Norwich-based author Andrew Hook, the publisher of Elastic Press. Andrew started what is now called Redwell Writers back in January 2006 but had to relinquish his role mid-2007.
Website: www.andrew-hook.com
Author of the Mother Moon trilogy, this is Bob Goddard's Timbuktu Publishing site from which you can also buy his travel books and short story compilation.
Website: www.timbuktu-publishing.co.uk
David runs the Redwell Writers group and has had several short stories and novels published. He has also edited the Redwell Writers anthologies - see the publications page for details of these.
Website: www.davidviner.com
Firstwriter.com has a fully searchable database of writing competitions containing details and contact information for writing contests from around the English-speaking world, including dozens which are free to enter.
Website: www.firstwriter.com/competitions
One thing that new writers often get wrong is their use of Apostrophes. There are several sites that attempt to teach this including wikihow, mantex and Grammar Book.
Website: www.wikihow.com/Use-Apostrophes
Samuel J White's website showcases his many novels including Maria's Photograph and his ongoing Derailed and Dispersed series.
Website: www.samueljwhite.com
Some feedback from experienced literary agents on what they hate to see the first pages of a writer's submission!
The publishing house set up by David Viner to initially promote his own novels has now branched out to publish other local authors.
Website: www.vivadjinn.com