Saturday 17 June 2017

Writers and Artists

With details of the 'How to write fantasy conference,' here are the latest Writers and Artists newsletters:

 
 

 

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Fantasy FictionIn honour of our first ever How To Write Fantasy Fiction conference- taking place on Saturday 1st July, we've included some brilliant articles dedicated to the craft of writing fantasy fiction in this week's newsletter.
And if you're a budding fantasy fiction writer, we're offering our mailing list an exclusive discount on the event which comprises of writing workshops from best-selling authors Ben Aaronovitch, M.R. Carey and Claire North, alongside panel discussions with literary agents and publishing directors who will discuss the submission process and what fantasy publishers are looking for. 
All you have to do is enter FANTASY25 at the checkout to receive your discount!
*Discount valid until midnight 20th June

 

 

 

"One thing to remember with worldbuilding, no matter how big or small your world is, is that the world and the people within it should be cohesive."
Fantasy fiction author Lucy Saxon discusses worldbuilding and offers her advice on how you can create the perfect world for your story.

 

 

 

"Above all I should feel like I’m in unchartered territory; exploring a world unlike any other I’ve come across."
Literary agent Danielle Zigner who will be speaking at our How To Write Fantasy Fiction event on Saturday 1st July discusses what exactly she's looking for in fantasy submissions.

 

 

 

 "Villainy leaves a stain, and the perfect villain will do that to the hero, win or lose, they’ll make them compromise their integrity."
Author of the best-selling The Sin-Eater's Daughter trilogy Melinda Salisbury on what makes the perfect villain.

 

 

 


 

HTHAA
Final places remain on our How to Hook an Agent event, specifically for writers of children's fiction with manuscripts aimed at children under 12, including picture book writers.
Taking place on Saturday 17th June, join literary agents Hannah Sheppard, Danielle ZignerSarah Such and Penny Holroyde as they guide you through the submission process. With a networking lunch and a chance for an invaluable one-to-one with the agent of choice, you'll receive direct feedback on how best you can hook an agent. 

 

 

 

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Twitter giveaway
To celebrate reaching the heady heights of over 30,000 Twitter followers, we're giving to be running a special giveaway to say thank you. That means a different book up for grabs each day for two whole weeks! And as you can see from the titles on show above, there really is something for everyone...
For full details of the competition and how you can win, click here.

 

 

 

A reminder that the exclusive 50% discount on both the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2017 and the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2017 is available until midnight 31st May.
The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook has been helping writers realise their dreams of getting on the publishing ladder for well over a century, and remains the go-to-guide for both would-be authors and publishing industry professionals.

Packed with advice from successful authors, agents and key figures in publishing, each edition of the Yearbook contains extensive and up-to-date listings of publishing industry contacts and is the only place to go if you're looking to navigate the 2017 publishing landscape.

Simply enter the code WAYB1750 at the checkout to redeem your offer.

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"I set myself a challenge: no characters would be allowed to kill each other or themselves."
Author Meike Ziervogel on the difficulties of crafting a happy end for her characters.

 

 

 

 "No matter how much you try to scaffold with lists, outlines, and plans for milestones [...] they will not change the fact that there is a certain amount of chaos."
What does writing a book and having a baby have in common? Author Yoojin Grace Wuertz shares three writing lessons learned.

 

 

 


 

BTRCNew slots have been added for our popular Beat the Rejection Clinic consultations, with literary agents on hand to offer guidance on the submission process.
Click here to find out more about this invaluable 30-minute one-to-one meeting with a literary agent designed to offer feedback on your manuscript submission and help you take the next step on the path to publication. 

 

 

 

Social Media
We’re always busy on TwitterPinterestFacebookGoogle+ and Goodreads.
Social media
Follow us, like us, tweet and re-pin – we hope to inspire, answer questions, provide competitions… and we’ll link you to our latest articles and events, too! 

 


 

Visit our online shop to browse a host of titles available to help you on your way to publishing your book.

 



Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2016
Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2016

Life Writing
Short Stories

 

 

 


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Writing masterclasses
Final places remain for our evening masterclasses with two brilliant authors, each on essential elements of the writing process...and both held to raise money for international library charity Book Aid International.
Ruth Ware will be dedicating an evening to structure, pace and plot on Tuesday 23rd May, while Meg Rosoff will be joining us to discuss the ever-elusive component of a novel that is the writer's voice on Thursday 25th May.
Don't miss out on what promise to be fantastic evenings and book your place now!

 

 

 

"Give us something concrete to hang on to. Let us know that we’re going somewhere. But take it easy too. Don’t stuff the world into your first page. Achieve a balance. Let the story unfold."
Writing advice from one of modern literature's most acclaimed authors, Colum McCann, taken from Letters To A Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice.

 

 

 


 

First Monday Crime
First Monday returns to Browns Court on St Martin’s Lane in London on June 5th with a great crime fiction panel including Ruth Ware, Abir Mukherjee, James Oswald and Imran Mahmood. Chaired by writer and journalist Barry Forshaw, don't miss out on what promises to be a fascinating discussion with four of the finest crime novelists.
The perfect opportunity for aspiring crime writers to meet novelists crime novelists - and hear about how they set about writing their brilliant novels.

 

 

 

"Opposing forces in fiction are a great tool for shaping your reader’s understanding of place. In my own writing, I love being able to suggest different ways of seeing the same thing."
Debut author Helen Irene Young discusses the importance of place when writing historical fiction and her five top tips for doing so.

 

 

 


 

Our editing services cover every step of the writing journey, from an assessment of your book idea and bespoke mentoring plans through to a read and review of your full manuscript and a chance to discuss your submission package with a literary agent.
See what stage of the writing process you're at by browsing our editing services here 

 

 

 

Social Media
We’re always busy on TwitterPinterestFacebookGoogle+ and Goodreads.
Social media
Follow us, like us, tweet and re-pin – we hope to inspire, answer questions, provide competitions… and we’ll link you to our latest articles and events, too! 

 


 

Visit our online shop to browse a host of titles available to help you on your way to publishing your book.

 



Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2016
Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2016

Life Writing
Short Stories

 

 

 


ListingsSubscribe to our Online Listings database in order to browse the thousands of contacts within the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, plus hundreds more online-only entries. To purchase a twelve-month subscription click here

 


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