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Simon Philip
@simonphilipauthor.bsky.social
Award-winning children’s author, rep’d by Sallyanne Sweeney. 20+ books with S&S, LTP, OUP, Bloomsbury and Templar. Writer of Authorly Honest Substack

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We need great transparency around the topic of money in publishing, in my opinion. Anyone else agree?

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December 10, 2024 at 5:14 PM
#AuthorThread - when on sub, would a template rejection from pubs aid your mental health?

My mindset & ability to focus on writing for new subs would be far better knowing EVERY pub had responded.

I'm OK with ‘NO’ responses… but ‘NO RESPONSE’s hurt

Thoughts?
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December 2, 2024 at 10:55 AM
My daughter turns 1 on Thursday. She's been a source of inspiration since the off...

(I'm pleased to report there's less vomit now. My wallet's still empty, though.)

#poem
November 26, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Would love to know your approaches to handling criticism & rejection - a fundamental part of a creative career! Do you sulk? Vent? Rage? Or go for a walk and (literally) take it all in your stride?

I’ve shared MY approach here: shorturl.at/cDzi4

#authorlife
November 22, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Fine by me!

Goodbye, Twitter/X/Maniacal Musk’s Cesspit of Doom.

Hello, Bluesky 🤗
November 14, 2024 at 10:02 PM