Writers & Artists, How to Write for Children & Young Adults conference and evening masterclasses

With details of the How to Write for Children & Young Adults conference and upcoming evening Masterclasses, here is the latest Writers & Artists newsletter:

How To Write For Children & Young Adults Full-Day Conference

Are you a writer of children's fiction? Do you have ideas for a fresh picture book text, a pacy adventure for a middle grade story, or a hard-hitting YA novel? We'll be covering all of the above and more at our annual How To Write For Children & YA conference on Saturday 23rd February. Held at Bloomsbury Publishing, the day includes: a two-hour writing workshop with an author; plenty of opportunity to network with speakers and fellow delegates; and informative and interactive panel discussions with literary agents looking for debut authors to add to their lists. Joining us on the day we have... ·           Katherine Webber, author of Wing Jones and Only Love Can Break Your Heart  ·           Joseph Coelho, performance poet, playwright and children's author of Overheard in a Tower Block and Luna Loves Library Day ·           Peter Bunzl, author of the best-selling Cogheart series ·           Alex T. Smith, award-winning illustrator and author of children's fiction including the brilliant Claude book series ·           Leading literary agents Chloe Seager, Felicity Trew, and Josephine Hayes And remember(!): book using the EVENT19 code before midnight on 31st January to make sure you take advantage of your exclusive 10% discount. Booking and full details

Bringing Animals To Life In Children's Fiction "When I put down the opening lines of a scene, I didn't know who the character was. I stopped and wondered what kind of animal might find himself in the situation. Immediately, I knew he was a fox." Author Peter Bunzl discusses why talking animals can be an essential element of children's fiction. Read now

Upcoming Evening Masterclasses

Claim an exclusive 10% discount on each of the following conferences and masterclasses confirmed for 2019 by entering EVENT19 on the checkout page. *Expires midnight, 31st January.

Becoming A Successful Illustrator Tuesday 24th April Even for talented illustrators, breaking into the world of freelance practice can be daunting. In an exclusive evening masterclass for Writers & Artists, Derek Brazell and Jo Davies highlight many of the practical steps illustrators can take to make sure they are producing the right kind of imagery that will get them seen by potential commissioners. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to receive direct feedback and advice on their work. Book your place

How To Write Crime & Thriller Wednesday 14th May Join Stuart Turton, author of the best-selling The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, for a one-off evening masterclass on how to write crime and thriller fiction. Over the course of the evening, Stuart will be sharing his practical advice on how to craft a novel that keeps the reader gripped (and guessing!) until the very last page. Book your place

How To Write Fantastical Fiction Thursday 16th May Whether you're writing fantasy fiction or science-fiction, one thing is for certain: the rules of reality must be bent.  Join award-winning author Tade Thompson for an evening dedicated to the telling of stories with a fantastical edge. Tade will share his vital components of writing for this genre, from world-building and creating intriguing characters, to keeping track of your plot and making the unbelievable, believable.  Book your place

How To Write Short Stories Tuesday 23rd May Do you have a great idea for a short story but unsure as to where to start? Over the course of this evening masterclass, author and poet Jen Campbell will talk you through what the key elements of a great short story are, how to develop your voice, hone your writing skills and construct a compelling storyline.  Book your place

Editing Services

Enter EDITING19 on the checkout page to unlock an exclusive 10% saving on any one of our range of editing services, including Bespoke Mentoring programmes, a review of your Opening Chapters and our popular Beat the Rejection Clinic consultations - with new dates added from leading literary agents.  Which service is right for you?

Yearbooks and Companion Guides

Receive a huge 25% saving by using the code WAYB25 when ordering either the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2019 or the Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2019. The same code can also be used against any of our popular series of Writing Companion Guides, too! Shop now

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