DID YOU KNOW 15% of all books
bought in the UK last year (2011) were self published. Source http://the-view-outside.com/
You no longer need an agent to submit to this mainstream publisher
Tor UK is the Pan Macmillan imprint specialising in science fiction, fantasy and horror. They also publish some YA crossover fiction and novels based on computer games franchises. Their writers … Continue reading
Written a play? Get feedback and a chance to see it on stage
Accidental Theatre in Belfast accepts submissions of new plays from November 1st to February 2nd and promises to give at least brief feedback for each script received within six weeks. … Continue reading
The books that UK publishers want to commission in 2013
Here’s a tour of what 23 leading fiction editors say they want to land on their desk in 2013. This is just a summary – You can read the article … Continue reading
Survey for Writers and Would-be Writers
The Writing Platform, a free online resource for writers, wants help in assessing what writers’ needs are in the digital era. You complete their short survey by clicking here
Queer in Brighton – a new project
Thanks to money from the Heritage Lottery Fund, this project is celebrating the city’s unspoken and outspoken LGBT history. The editors are looking for stories about the places, the music, the fashion, … Continue reading
MONDAY CREATIVE WRITING EXERCISE because it’s a good way to start the week DIALOGUE: ACCENTS
One of the first things you need to consider when writing dialogue is the vocabulary and the way it is expressed. Does it fit the age, education and experience of … Continue reading
Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes) Celia Brayfield
Since you know readers are trying to second guess your story, you can start teasing them. Since they are listening for a bullet, fire a silent one. Play with their … Continue reading
Did you know that the world’s richest short story competition has never been won by a Brit?
But that could all change this year as 12 of the 16 authors long listed for the £30,000 Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short are UK- based authors. To be … Continue reading
Did you know that the King James Bible…
has inspired the lyrics of more pop songs than any other book. Source: QI
Why you SHOULD judge a book by its cover
Self or indy publishing offers a of lot of possibilities to writers, but there are many pitfalls too. A recent article on The Huffington Post explores the depths that the … Continue reading
Monday Creative Writing Exercise because it’s a good way to start the week TITLES
Titles are hard to get right. The easy option is to go for a label – Sunday Afternoon, The Dream, A Walk in the Park and there are excellent precedents. … Continue reading
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 