Children’s Book Writing Competition
Gransnet – the slightly creaky older version of Mumsnet – is out to discover a new children’s author. The competition They are looking for books for children aged between 3 … Continue reading
Do we hate short stories in the UK?
You would be forgiven for thinking that’s true because very, very few collections are published by British publishers. But hold, I hear you say: I like reading short stories…(you did … Continue reading
International humour competition
In honour of the man beloved by quotation compilers, Mark Twain House and Musuem are running the third annual writing competition. You don’t have to write in the style of … Continue reading
International short story competition
Le me be frank, the prizes on offer in the Willesden Herald short story competition won’t raise your blood pressure. 1st prize is a one-off Willesden Herald mug inscribed “The … Continue reading
Why my new writing class is a drop-in
I’m confident that my new afternoon writing class will appeal to both those with experience looking for an opportunity to mix with others in a creative atmosphere and people who … Continue reading
Search for a Bestseller – a £50,000 opportunity for a new novelist
Richard and Judy – that’s husband and wife Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan – are searching for a new bestselling writer. The competition is open to unpublished novelists resident in … Continue reading
Four and a half things to do in Dublin in 2016
I’ve been writing some travel features recently and I thought I’d share my recent trip to Dublin to visit the exhibitions and events remembering Easter 1916 – the failed six … Continue reading
Tell us about your dream creative writing course…and win
Can you help? At the Beach Hut Writing Academy* in Brighton we have lots of ideas for courses in 2016 . Completing a VERY short survey will help us pick … Continue reading
How to hook a reader (or an agent) in 3 easy steps…
By Sally Apokedak, @sally_apokedak Part of the How They Do It Series on Fiction University American literary agent Sally Apokedak describes how to hook a reader in 3 easy steps. … Continue reading
Full Scholarship for a Masters in Creative Writing in London
You don’t need a first degree to apply for this brilliant opportunity. You don’t need to be free during the day. And money is definitely not a barrier…. The first … Continue reading
Write by the Beach – a day of inspiration in Brighton
I am a founder member of The Beach Hut Writing Academy and, as regular readers may remember, we are holding our first conference on Saturday March 12. Write by the … Continue reading
Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy manuscripts wanted
If you are working on a genre novel this sounds like a very good opportunity. SNOWBOOKS – a British independent publishing company set up in 2004 – welcome unsolicited manuscripts … Continue reading
Meet the TV and Radio screenwriter who believes character creation is everything – a member of the Beach Hut Writing Academy
Sue Teddern: the basics Sue started work as a window dresser, but came to writing via secretarial work and magazine journalism. Her first scriptwriting credit was for The Archers and … Continue reading
Meet a bestselling novelist with a passion for teaching – a member of the Beach Hut Writing Academy
Araminta Hall – the basics. Araminta worked for 10 years as a journalist before studying for a MA in Creative Writing at the University of Sussex. Her first novel, Everything … Continue reading
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 