'10 Minute Tip' by John Dale - Author Mentor - 7am until 9:30am
John Dale is a renowned historian who writes about his own expertise He is the current "caretaker" of the Milton Keynes Authors Group which meets twice a week in Milton Keynes.
John has gather around him several other authors who all bring their experiences to the table. It's a fun, creative environment where people mentor each other.
Think seriously about your book. If you have an idea and don't write about it, it may be something you regret later.
Milton Keynes Authors Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Waterstones coffee shop in Midsummer Place at 9.30am. They also meet on the fourth Monday of the month at Pret a Manger in Middleton Hall at 5.30pm. That's suitable for those that are working and cannot make a 9.30am group.
Both meetings are open to all. No membership fee or anything just come along and bring your ideas for a book or books you have written. You just have to buy your own drinks and enjoy the banter.
John Dale LLB(Hons)
Tarsier UK
0773 645 4327http://uk.linkedin.com/in/johndalellb
Twitter: @dalejohno
About the conversation:
Everyone has a book inside them
Find out how you can get yours out.
John Dale runs the Milton Keynes Authors Group which meets twice a month in Milton Keynes. John and his colleagues help other authors develop their books all the way through to publishing and beyond. It's also a fun creative environment.
Here are some points he helps authors with.
1. Types of books - This will look at the various broad types of books. It will also cover the types the audiences that they are geared for.
2. When to write - Many people think they can write a book by just sitting down and writing. Not that easy!!!
3. What to consider during writing - Why excuses do not hold water. Are you an expert on something? Write about it.
