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
Science fiction gets its own review column
The NEW YORK TIMES will publish a bi-weekly column devoted to book reviews of science fiction and science fantasy. Very good news for authors and readers of a genre that … Continue reading
You have to follow what the book needs says E.A.Bucchianeri Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
…The Book is more important than your plans for it. You have to go with what works for The Book – if your ideas appear hollow or forced when they … Continue reading
The Accidental Bestseller
Two years ago Alison Waines’ psychological thriller set in contemporary London was published. Suddenly in 2015 sales figures took off. According to The Wall Street Journal, the former psychotherapist found … Continue reading
One very surprising thing about a list of the 10 best British novels…
BBC Culture recently conducted a poll of 82 book critics to discover their favourite British novels. None of the critics live in the UK; they come from USA, Europe, Asia, … Continue reading
Bestselling book for writers – now less than half price
WANT TO WRITE? Not sure where to start? Try one of the 30 imaginative exercises in BACK TO CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL gifgifs Until next midnight Sunday December 6th you can … Continue reading
Write for Radio and TV
TV and radio drama brings great stories to life like nothing else. From Radio 4’s Afternoon Play to peak-time drama on the TV networks, audiences love to lose themselves in … Continue reading
What not to do if you want to be published
If you are thinking of submitting a manuscript to a publisher or agent you really should read this list of 29 DON’Ts from Carole Blake of the Blake Friedmann Literary … Continue reading
George Orwell and his poetry
Originally posted on e a m harris:
George Orwell’s poetry was recently published as a collection. Apparently this is for the first time. Given how famous he is, I wondered…
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