Warning 3

Think really think hard about how people buy books. A good trick is to imagine your book in an actual bookshop. What does it look like? How is it displayed? Where abouts is it shelved? What is it next to?

It has to be saleable!

Fluffy Little Kitten is a "problem" in this respect. In theory it appeals to kids and their parents - double the opportunity? Unfortunately no! It's tricky to work out where to shelve it, and there aren't many books like it that you can put it next to.

You're much better off with something that fits a category snugly - get whacky later when you're already a success.

This is another reason why I'm not building my hopes up about my Kitten Stories too much.

If you think you're being clever because you've found a gap in the market, remember the market has being going for centuries. If it hasn't been published yet, chances are it never will!!!