Madeleine and Tina delve into the challenges of knowing when a manuscript is ready to submit, sharing personal anecdotes about their own journeys to becoming published authors. Key topics include the importance of thorough editing, the patience required in the publishing industry, and the benefits of pre-ordering books to support authors. The conversation also touches on the creativity of children and the idea of doing writing workshops to nurture young writers.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:42 Bali Trip Highlights01:18 Writing on the Go02:54 Creative Kids and Rainbow Poo05:10 Encouraging Young Writers06:41 Personal Writing Journeys13:54 Reading to Write Better19:06 The Challenge of Writing Pre-Mobile Phone Stories20:59 Knowing When to Submit Your Manuscript21:43 The Importance of Polishing Your Manuscript23:01 Handling Structural Changes and Feedback29:03 The Role of Competitions in Getting Published34:40 The Waiting Game: Patience in Publishing37:15 The Power of Pre-Orders for Authors38:41 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsJoin our Patreon community for less than the cost of a coffee per month and support the pod! Your contribution will go to directly paying our sound producer, Brogan, and to help us bring you the conversations with industry professionals you love. Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram photos and videosYou can find out more about Tina, Madeleine and Natasha and follow their journeys here: Tina Strachan (@td_strachan) • Instagram photos and videosTina Strachan children's book authorMadeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videosMadeleine Cleary | AuthorNatasha Rai (@raiwriting) • Instagram photos and videosNatasha Rai | Author | Mentor If you want to stay in the know, sign up to Madeleine, Tina and Natasha's newsletters for the latest news first. Madeleine: Subscribe here...

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