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Drawing on years of experience, and thousands of readers comments and reviews of her writing, Cathy Glass provides a clear and concise, practical guide on writing and the best ways to get published.

Bestselling author Cathy Glass has written and published 18 books, sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide, and had no 1 bestsellers in both the UK and the US.

In that time she has received thousands of emails from readers asking for her help and advice on writing and being published. This book details how to achieve both.
Divided into four sections, Cathy guides you through the entire process, from composing your first paragraph to seeing your book in print.

Topics include:
- Making the time to write
- Planning, revising and editing your writing
- Different types of writing and genres
- Finding an agent and publisher
- How to self-publish
- Promoting your work so it is a success

Clear, concise and packed full of practical tips, About Writing is an invaluable guide for all aspiring writers.

Cathy has been a foster carer for over 25 years, during which time she has looked after more than 100 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement. The name Cathy Glass is a pseudonym.

Cathy has written 16 books, including bestselling memoirs Cut, Hidden and Mummy Told Me Not To Tell.