It's not hard to get carried away by the excitement of your first book, first submission, first website. It's pretty exciting stuff.

But... when approaching agents, publishers or seasoned writers you don't want to come across as excited as a four year old at a fair. You want them to think of you as relaxed, confident and, above all, professional. Because what they think when they first encounter you will tell them what you'll be like to work with.

These are ten sure giveaways that you're new to the game. I made four before I caught on (no, I'm not telling which!) and that's four 'first impressions' I can't get back.