Caroline Day – Hope Nicely’s Lessons For Life

...Despite having been bullied throughout school, she bravely joins an evening class where Hope will not only learn the lessons of writing (including the number one golden rule of ‘show...

The entry process

...or with a different title or a different author name). See also rule 12 below. Entries are only eligible if the author is a citizen or resident of the U.K...

February 2021: Competition Monthly

...to a lesser or greater degree (though admittedly, not at the moment!), so could probably offer something for this competition. The Storyhouse competition has to involve an encounter with a...

February 2019: Competition Monthly

...Beginnings. I now know several people who’ve had stories with that title, or the similar A New Beginning, including my blog partner, Elaine Roberts. Other common titles include Lost and...

Instructions for NWS readers

...need to know about how to use our new online system and instructions on how to compile your report. NWS Readers' Guidelines 2024 NWS Report Template 2024 NWS Sample Report...

Learn with the RNA

Learn with the RNA From hints and tips by authors and industry professionals to workshops and online learning courses, the RNA offers a wealth of advice and learning opportunities for...

RNA Learning

RNA Learning Establishing an online learning programme has been a great success for both the RNA and attendees alike. We are now entering our third year of courses, designed to...

Linda Corbett: Disability In Fiction And Real Life

...the media still likes the heroic angle. How often have you seen a programme where a group of people with varying disabilities take on a challenge like climbing a mountain,...

March 2021: Competition Monthly

...The Times / Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition Theme: Suitable for children and young people aged somewhere between 7 and 18. 30,000 to 80,000 words Prizes: Publishing contract, advance of...

Claire Wade

RNA 60th Anniversary – How To Write Romance – Heroes!

...she needs “to be a little in love with my hero, because if I’m not it’s unlikely my female lead will be. One of my aims … is to put...

Charlotte Ledger