Ask the Author: Brenda Segedin
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Brenda Segedin
Put it down and go for a walk without music… just walk and feel.
I have found that some inspiration comes to me in the shower. Goodness knows why, but I listen to it and follow whatever feels right.
Be open to receive inspiration and if it feels right, go with it… if not, don't.
Just keep writing.
I have found that some inspiration comes to me in the shower. Goodness knows why, but I listen to it and follow whatever feels right.
Be open to receive inspiration and if it feels right, go with it… if not, don't.
Just keep writing.
Brenda Segedin
I'm not a prolific writer… I write from within… what I feel and most times, I astound myself. You can write when you are able, fit it around family and work. You have to be able to accept rejection from the publishing companies. I was told by one in respect of the book now published, 'That it was a great idea.' Honey, it's a reality… cancer… and cancer in children is a reality.
Many publishing companies, I found, wanted to direct what they believed people wanted to read therefore I received nine rejections from different companies. The advice I then received from other writers, was do it yourself. The response to my book in less than a month has been overwhelming.
Trust in the book and yourself. It took 12 years to be published, but it is now done.
Many publishing companies, I found, wanted to direct what they believed people wanted to read therefore I received nine rejections from different companies. The advice I then received from other writers, was do it yourself. The response to my book in less than a month has been overwhelming.
Trust in the book and yourself. It took 12 years to be published, but it is now done.
Brenda Segedin
Just write for the pleasure of it. Then when you feel ready, complete a course to learn all that is involved in writing and publishing. Getting books published in New Zealand by a publishing company is pretty much impossible so do it yourself, but do it professionally. By that I mean look for a company who will help with the editing, layout and production. Be prepared to do the hard work of promoting your own book. This is where you really need passion for what you've written and produced, plus trust in yourself.
Brenda Segedin
I have written the story for a children's picture book but need to tweak it before it is completely finished. I have a vision on how I want the book illustrated, so it's a matter of finding the perfect illustrator to work with my vision.
Brenda Segedin
I've always known that I could write, but five years ago when our daughter left home for university, I found myself completely lost. Browsing around the internet I came across NZIBS (New Zealand Institute of Business Studies) and enrolled in their creative writing course by correspondence. It was great. I could complete the assignments around work and family. I learnt so much about writing and publishing and it tweaked my interest in writing poetry. It gave me a lot of confidence in writing and sharing my stories, be it short stories for competitions and completing this book.
Brenda Segedin
It is non-fiction, I never anticipated to write the book… a series of events, which are mentioned in the book, sparked the process.
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