Reposted by @pollypoem.bsky.socialSimon Philip @simonphilipauthor.bsky.social · 10/12/2024We need great transparency around the topic of money in publishing, in my opinion. Anyone else agree? shorturl.at/0boEf 061
Reposted by @pollypoem.bsky.socialSimon Philip @simonphilipauthor.bsky.social · 20/01/2025📚💰 Ever wondered how long it takes to earn out an advance? I dive into the details in my latest Substack post. If you're navigating publishing/curious about the numbers, this is for you. 👉 shorturl.at/UNb1H Share your thoughts — I’d love to hear them! #Publishing #Booksky #AuthorJourneyopen.substack.comHow Long Does It Take to Earn Out an Advance? My Sales Figures RevealedMoney Matters #2 - in which I share how many of MY books have earned out, and reveal their sales figures... 062
Reposted by @pollypoem.bsky.socialAttie Lime @attielime.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Otter-Barry-tastic tonight 🥳 #SqueakSquawkRoar and #Boing publish TOMORROW! ✨✨ #Excited #PoetryRocks 041
Reposted by @pollypoem.bsky.socialRachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Just enjoying a cup of tea and staring at my name in print! What a gorgeous publication The Toy is! (Illustration by Evelyn Marsh) #poetryforchildren #poetryforkids #writingforchildren #poetrycommunity #poetry 182
pollypoem.bsky.social @pollypoem.bsky.social · 04/12/2024How exciting! @thetoypress.bsky.social magazine has arrived with 23 pages of amazing space themed poems and stories. As well as wonderful illustrations! Buy here: thetoypress.com/shop/ So thrilled to be part of this with my first printed poem! 🪐🌏🚀 062
Reposted by @pollypoem.bsky.socialThe Toy 🍩🦜🍑🌻🌈🪐🛼🎈🐢 @thetoypress.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Happy 1st December! This month we will be shining a spotlight on some of our fabulous illustrators in... The Toy Advent Calendar! First up is Dani Ryles who provided an array of animals for our pets edition including this glorious goldfish. 1102
Reposted by @pollypoem.bsky.socialSimon Philip @simonphilipauthor.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Would love to know your approaches to handling criticism & rejection - a fundamental part of a creative career! Do you sulk? Vent? Rage? Or go for a walk and (literally) take it all in your stride? I’ve shared MY approach here: shorturl.at/cDzi4 #authorlife 042
pollypoem.bsky.social @pollypoem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024This is such a lovely review! Thank you 😊 040
Reposted by @pollypoem.bsky.socialGareth P Jones @garethpjones.bsky.social · 15/11/2024As promised I have written a song for all of you here on Bluesky. It goes like this. I hope you like it. youtu.be/ycj5Kflwb9k #ScrollTheMusical @bsky.appyoutu.beHi There BlueSky - #ScrollTheMusicalYouTube video by Gareth P Jones 95313