Aspiring writer

...Romantic comedy Romantic suspense Historical Saga Regency Young Adult/Middle Grade Paranormal Fantasy Sci-Fi Are you a member of any local or online writing groups?* Yes No Please tell us more*...

The List By D. Wells

...into the category of plotter or pantser, and you may recognise instantly where you fit, but maybe you won’t. I think there can be a lot of anxiety when starting...

Lucy Mitchell And The New Writers’ Scheme

...‘I can’t teach you anything—in fact you can probably teach me.’ I’ve since discovered who that reader was, and it’s not true—they are an extremely accomplished author whose work I...

Linda Corbett: Disability In Fiction And Real Life

...back together more times than an IKEA wardrobe with dodgy assembly instructions, my balance isn’t great, I can’t carry anything heavy, I have limited lung capacity, and walking requires a...

Ask An Industry Expert: Sara-Jade Virtue

...life, and my daily walks down the canal. What would you say, as a reader, is most important in a story? Personally the most important thing in any novel is...

August 2019: Competition Monthly

...can vary enormously in price. Some critique writers will give you more for your money than others, and often you won’t know if it’s worth the fee until it pops...

May 2019: Competition Monthly

...will only contact you if you’re shortlisted or placed. I also keep a paper system. This is an exercise book set out by story, which allows me to see exactly...

May 2020: Competition Monthly

...during lockdown. Stay safe and all the best with your writing endeavours. Click March 2020 and April 2020 for posts detailing further competitions closing in May June and July.  ...

Jennifer Page – The Little Board Game Cafe

...own café in the small (fictional) town of Essendale in West Yorkshire. The only café she can afford is in a side street, a little way from the town centre,...

Meet The RNA Team – Celia Anderson

...year, and they eagerly await the short-lists coming out to see if any of ‘their’ books have been picked. Each category now has its own winner, and the Awards ceremony...

Ask An Industry Expert: Charlotte Ledger

...type of submissions are you personally looking for at the moment? Really funny romantic comedies with a focus very much on the will they/won’t they, and also I adore historical...

Chapters

...11am – 2pm at Waterloo Tea Rooms, Central Cardiff, and 3rd Thursday online. Chelmsford Meets on the last Thursday of every month for lunch. DISCO Chapter for members who live...