Publishing Contract Archives - Karen Tyrrell Author

SECRETS in Creating a Likeable HERO Character

SQUEE! I can’t believe the incredible feedback I received from the CYA Writing Competition for JOSH AND THE IT! I scored a perfect 100% from one of the judges for Book 1, of the Super Space Kids series.

What did the CYA judge say about JOSH AND THE IT?

“Loved the cheeky tone – it’s […]

WRITERS: How to Prime yourself for the Publishing Race

The race to publishing is the most frustrating, the most daunting and the most exhilarating experience imaginable. One week you’re a champion, ecstatic after receiving news your short story reached first place. The next week, you’re devastated your novel was rejected … All experiences I understand too well.

How can I balance out this manic […]

FEAR of Failure vs. FEAR of Success

A fierce battle is raging within … Am I good enough to be a writer? … Am I good enough to be published? … I’m on the brink of publishing with International Publishers considering ME AND HER: a Memoir of Madness and Kids Sci-Fi JOSH AND THE IT, but I fear they’ll reject me … […]

How I found my Happiness

Dr. Happy, Tim Sharp of The Happiness Institute invited me to write a guest article for his eNewsletter, which draws over 12,000 subscribers. YES 12K ! He wanted to know how I survived the bad times of Bipolar Mania and found my true Happiness.

I was in rapturous euphoria, over receiving his invitation.

The Happiness […]

Fast Furious Advice

“Any day now the Publisher will contact me!” Those positive words resonated in my mind engulfing other thoughts. I visualised myself signing THAT Publishing Contract, staring at the shiny cover of my book, Me and Her, organising book launches where I autograph copies for my readers. Flying from city to city. Dreams … Magnificent, exquisite […]