- For Neil Gaiman, precision is the key to good writing, especially when your book is for children. He's talking about it here.
("How to write successfully for children and young adults" is a day-long conference in London in early March; it's sold out, but follow the link and you can add your name to the waiting list for tickets, or sign up for information on future similar events.)
- "Get an accountant," counsels Hilary Mantel - that's one of her 10 'rules for writers'.
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I've read Neil Gaiman's Coraline and The Graveyard Book
(the latter is particularly wonderful) but I haven't read any of his books for adults - can anyone recommend one?
