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When I enrolled on The Writers Bureau course I had already been published in craft related magazines and had had a non-fiction craft related book published. However, I wanted to 'plug' the holes I knew my writing skills had and I wanted to fulfil a lifetime's ambition of being a published children's fiction author. The course not only allowed me to improve my writing skills but also how to set out my work correctly and how to approach publishers.

After completing the course I had my first picture book story published by Piccadilly Press, 'A Book for Bramble'. Then in September 2009 I had a second title published 'The Best Jumper', again by Piccadilly Press. This title has been chosen to be read on CBeebies and I have just received news it is going to be sold in Korea. I am now hopeful the follow-on title - The Best Rabbit - will be published as this has been provisionally accepted dependent upon sales of 'The Best Jumper'.

I am still writing non-fiction titles and have just finished a new book 'The Perfect Fit'. I also have a number of book ideas with other publishers and I hope by the end of 2009 to have had one of my children's novels taken by a publisher. I am also in the process of up-dating my website www.lynnegarner.com and I now plan to start visiting local schools to promote my work.

Lynne Garner, UK

The Writers Bureau has been much more than a school to me. Before I enrolled for the writing course I used to have problems transforming my vague ideas, thoughts and experiences into words. I always desired to get my name into print and join the glamorous world of writing. I wanted to be a journalist and publish my own newspaper.

Through the expert advice from the excellent tutors at The Writers Bureau I've made considerable progress in my writing. My tutor is wonderful, often sensing my needs, though we are thousands of kilometres apart, and giving me the right guidance.

I would recommend to those wishing to make their name in writing to join The Writers Bureau!

Phares M. Barine, Kenya