Hello.

Skyhigh

Skyhigh

Hello. May I come in? I'm new to all this. I've almost finished a novel about the Air Transport Auxiliary of WWII and I'm having a seriously hard time persuading an agent to read it. Any hints, advice, anyone?

Marc.B

Hi Sky (high) bit silly that. Welcome. No advice from me sorry as I aspire to reaching the finish line. However, you will get plenty of advice and guidance here.  There a great lot, some with invaluable experience.  Good Luck (cobber?)

Helena

Hi. I,ve just won the Writers' News non-fiction award so maybe I can help?

First you need someone who is an expert in the subject to read it and evaluate it for accuracy. I am currently editing a novel set on the wartime railways and am finding it full of historical-factual errors.If he'd just had it proofread for typos then sent it to an agent, thence to a publisher, nobody would have known that it was full of historical inaccuracies.

So, I think getting someone knowledgeable in that area is an absolute must!

If I can help you further do not hesitate ...

Helena Wojtczak

Skyhigh

Many thanks for that. I love 'Cobber' but I'm afraid I'm still rather too 'Pommie'!

Skyhigh

Helena, I'm grateful for your input. I am okay with the technicalities and the historical stuff but would really appreciate someone with expertise in that particular area taking a look.

Helena

Then find out who has written about the subject and write to them! H

Skyhigh

That's the reason the subject sparked my interest initially... No one has written about it - at least no one still living.

dorothyd

Hi there and welcome.  You may well find this is a tricky market to break into but concentrate on those who take War books of all and any kind, ask them. There are publishers who will look at war related books.

Howard

Hi Skyhigh, I'm glad you've dropped in.

Betsie

I was about to say approach a publisher who publishes similar stuff to yours, but I see Helen has already suggested that.  Keep slogging - persistence pays.

candy

Hello. Perhaps you should approach a literary consultancy with this project. They will give you a fair assessment of your work. Cornerstones has got a really good reputation. Best of luck.

Island Girl

Time is a traveller, Tenterfield Saddler.
Talkback unraveller, I'm just a babbler.

Sorry. Love that song. (Except that when I was young I thought it was, Time is a traveller, tend to feel sad-a-lot.)

Hello and welcome aboard, Skyhigh.

Soobdoo

Hello Skyhigh

Jay Mandal

Hi, Skyhigh. Welcome to Talkback. Best of luck with the book. Have you tried Googling for museums, associations, etc?

Isabella King

Hello, Skyhigh. Thought I'd add my voice to the throng.

Jay Mandal

Have your tried the Air Force Association to see if they can suggest anything?

B Darter

Hello Skyhigh, you will find talkbackers are a caring lot and very helpful.  It is just a thought, perhaps The Imperial War Museum could be of help, they may point you in the right direction.

Skyhigh

Wow! I hadn't realised there were so many fellow writers out there! So much helpful input... I'll try all your suggestions.

The words of that famous song: 'You'll never walk alone' immediately spring to mind - and here was I thinking writing was a solitary affair!