Debz is the Marketing Manager (fancy title for someone who loves to talk about books!) She writes adult short stories and novels. She met Gill when she asked her to critique her first novel and Gill also introduced her to Bangor Cellar Writing Group in North Wales that she now runs.
Debz knew when she was a little girl she wanted to be a writer but making that into a reality isn't easy and she thanks Gill for accepting her first story last year for publication.
So what's her advice?
"Live the Dream! All I talk about is writing, writing and writing (oh and Barry Manilow- the other love of my life!) But on a serious note I believe you have to work really hard to make your dreams come true and that means reading everything you can find, writing, writing, writing and more writing. It's all about the editing!
My motto is DREAM BIG.
Gill
Gill James is the Creator of Bridge House, well known children's author, lecturer in Creative Writing at Salford University and the Chief Editor of the Bridge House anthologies. Although she does a whole lot more than that! Gill oversees the books from selection, editing, book jacket design and collation of the finished proof until she has the first book in her hand!
She's usually the one that comes up with the ideas and will be running the Bridge House workshops!
So with her own writing success and over 30 publications in print from a number of publishers, before she became a publisher herself, what advice does she have for new writers?
"Don't give up. Write and write and write and submit and take advice and write some more. You will get published if your really want to be."
Interns
Lauren
Lauren is currently in her final year at university studying English and Creative Writing. She enjoys writing short fiction and writing for children, reading and painting.
Kate
Kate is a recent graduate of Salford University with a degree in English and Creative Writing. In September she will be starting her studies for an MA in Creative Writing, at Salford also. Kate writes short fiction and flash fiction as well as blogging. She has her own blog http://heartofsolidgold.com as she is also a keen collector of jewellery.
Fiona
Fiona lives in Leigh, Lancashire and is twenty-two years old. She has a deep interest in writing and has been doing so since high school, and aims to one day get something published. Fiona has a BA in English literature and creative writing, and is currently working towards an MA in creative writing. She also enjoys reading and looking into historical events that interest her, and her ambition is to one day move to Canada and work there.
Danielle
Danielle is a writer and blogger based in Blackpool. She has just graduated from Salford university with a degree in English and creative writing. Danielle hopes to continue her career as a writer by achieving funding to complete a masters Degree. Danielle writes young adult fiction, short fiction and performance poetry which she performs throughout the North West and also a blog about all things fashion beauty and Blackpool. She is currently focusing on completing her novel and experimenting with innovative fiction.
www.ablogfromblackpool.com
Chloe
Chloe is a former student of the University of Salford, where she studied English and Creative Writing. She loves reading and writing, and likes to write in experimental and otherwise unusual styles. Normally, Chloe write short stories. She is also a big video game fan!
