Competition time!
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- First page challenge! Hook our judges’ in with a captivating opening page. Submit your piece for a chance to win a FREE one-to-one with one of our tutors/mentors.
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Deadline: 29 February 2024.
(You must be a member of our Alumni community to enter.)
Stay connected
Explore our regular sessions to connect with other writers or dedicate time to write.
- Sit & Write
Set aside regular time and headspace each week to get stuff written. Our Sit & Write sessions set you up with a deadline to get that writing done. We meet weekly on Zoom on Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30pm GMT. No need to book – just turn up in our online space on Zoom and write for an hour!
- Writers’ Hive
We meet in our Writers’ Hive every other week, to share a coffee (or beverage of your choice) and just chat. The sessions are hosted by writer and moderator Emily Unwin. We meet fortnightly on Zoom on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm GMT. No need to book – just drop in when you can make it.
Live events
Monthly live events to kickstart your writing, with space to chat with industry professionals.
- Workshop with Nicola Skinner – Tuesday 5 March, 7-9pm UK time.
Explore a fresh approach to storytelling. Discover how landmarks can ignite your creativity and become dynamic characters in your narrative. From ancient monuments to everyday sights, unlock the potential of landmarks as storytelling tools.
- Q&A with Catriona Shine – Thursday 21 March, 7-8pm UK time.
Join us for a special Q&A to celebrate the publication of alumna Catriona Shine’s recently-published debut novel, Habitat, and find out about her writing process and journey to publication.
- Q&A with Alwyn Hamilton – Tuesday 23 April, 7-8 pm UK time.
Join Lee Weatherly and best-selling YA fantasy author Alwyn Hamilton for a special Q&A, where we’ll be talking about creating convincing fantasy worlds, authentic YA characters, and how to hook readers right from the start.
Explore our alumni community
Members of our alumni community get exclusive access to events, resources and forums.
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