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Writing Courses
Benefit from manuscript critiques and invaluable advice from award-winning authors and industry professionals.
Your Novel: 10 weeks on the nitty-gritty of novel writing
Your Children's Book: 5 weeks dedicated to the art of illustrated picture books
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Editing Services
We have grouped together four key stages that a writer goes through.
Select the stage you are at and see how we can help.1
Starting
outYour book idea assessed: How Strong Is Your Book Idea?
A review of those all-important Opening Chapters2
Developing
your craftA read and review of your work: Full Manuscript Review
Develop your book with a mentor: Bespoke Mentoring3
Ready to
submit?A line-by-line edit of your manuscript to help iron out grammatical mistakes and inconsistencies: Final Polish
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Speak to the
right peoplePost a question to a literary agent: Agony Agent
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2018 Yearbooks
The latest editions of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook are now available.
An indispensable guide packed with advice, inspiration and practical guidance - plus thousands of publishing industry contacts!
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Writing Calendar
Search festivals, competitions and other events by date, genre or location, and add your own entries, too.
If you're looking for the latest writing competitions or want to share details of your writing group, this is the perfect resource.
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Your Testimonials
We offer a number of events & editing services geared towards helping you to get your book published.
Find out what writers we've worked with in the past have to say.
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The best industry advice for writers and artists, we have expert advice articles, inspirational author interviews, competitions, a lively online community and editorial services for every stage of your writing journey.
See our highlights and find out which stage you are at on your writing journey.
Featured
Subject your work-in-progress to critically acclaimed authors and receive guidance from industry professionals on this exclusive course.
Free Writing Competition with Retreat West
Enter your short story to be in with a chance of winning a place on one of Retreat West’s incredible writing retreats.
Creating Troubled But Likeable Protagonists
Debut author Karen Gregory shares her advice on creating troubled but likeable protagonists.
Beginning in September, join us on Wednesday evenings for a course that looks at the essential elements of writing for children.
Recent Q&As
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Publishing a Paranormal YA NovellaHi everybody, I'm currently searching for an appropriate agent and publisher that would publish a... read more
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Concentration slip.
For the last few months I have been working on If I Were a Bird and posting it on the site. Then I picked... read more
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Will my 'Voice' be edited out?My book is very nearly finished. With the help of Ulverston Writer's Group (UWG) I have been re-editing... read more
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Videos and Podcasts
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Video: Interview with Claire McGowan
Writers & Artists sit down with crime novelist Claire McGowan to discuss the importance of dialogue and her path to publication.
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Video: Interview with Sally Gardner
Writers & Artists talk to Sally Gardner about the writing process, finding inspiration and the benefits of short chapters.
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Video: Interview with Kerry Hudson
Writers & Artists talk to author Kerry Hudson about finding your voice as a writer.
