This event was in the FYI on 5th October 2010 and was organized by Woodpool (the Blackpool Literature Festival). It was thoroughly enjoyable, I didn't know much about the authors before I went, I haven't even read any of their books! (the shame, though I will try to read some now!) But what they were saying was very interesting. Basically write as much as you can on a blog, in a book, in articles etc. Because until you actually start writing, no one has anything to look at or help you improve on. They also said to send your work off to people! After all, until you start getting feedback you have no idea where to improve.
Both of them seemed like lovely people and originally neither of them had started out with the aim of becoming an author. Sarra Manning started out as a journalist, writing for fashion magazines and Alexandra Heminsley went into publishing. Once they started to meet authors and other writers, box began to realise that they could write too, there isn't some 'special gift' that all writers have. They just write and love to do it!
I thought it was an enjoyable and interesting talk! An evening well spent!
Has anyone read any of their books? Which would you recommend? Please comment below, thank you!
More information and interview at http://bon-vivant-clique.blogspot.com/2010/10/sarra-manning-interview.html#comment-form if you like the sound of the above!
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