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The Book

According to statistics provided by UCAS, last year nearly 400,000 students deferred their entry to university in order to take a gap year. Combined with the huge numbers doing a similar thing post-graduation, it seems that over 1 million of Britain’s 16-30 year olds are embarking on a year-out experience. At the age of 19, I did exactly the same thing. Having searched the book market for possible travel suggestions, I noticed it was awash with many formal travel guides, but I was frustrated at the lack of personal accounts of gap years undertaken by students such as myself. I felt that something of this nature would have been of great benefit to me in allaying some of the apprehensions I had about voyaging forth into the unknown. I therefore decided to write my manuscript, documenting the journey I took between my final year at school and university. Not only do I recall anecdotes from my travelling experience around Australia, but I deal with the difficult decisions made pre-departure, fund-raising and many emotional aspects of the entire venture. Although the book deals with some serious topics which can appear intimidating (especially to raw school leavers), I have attempted to write it in light and humorous way, which I feel will appeal greatly to this market of young adventure seekers.

It is my hope that this book will not only help those already on gap years, but that the magical essence it captures will encourage more people to participate in what is a rewarding, maturing and immensely cultural experience.

Sunday 3 February 2008

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I created this book because I love travelling and writing. I hope that comes through in the text and I succeed in capturing the magical essence of the trip. Talks are currently taking place with a number of publishers and agents, however I thought I would provide the public with an advance glimpse of what is to come. 

Therefore, throughout the next couple of months I shall be publishing extracts from my manuscript EVERY SUNDAY. If you can't wait that long, I will also be selling advanced e-copies of the entire book in return for a small contribution. If you would like to know more, please e-mail me.

In the meantime, please enjoy these little snippets and I'd be delighted to know you comments. If you want to contact me in regard to the book or purchasing a copy, please e-mail me at johnwatters84@gmail.com.

Thank you 

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