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...Plus Cardiff event announced!
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After holding Sold Out events at the Open
University offices of Edinburgh, London and Belfast, we’re excited to be
heading to Cardiff for a day of writing and publishing advice from
authors and industry professionals.
Held at the Wales
Millennium Centre on Friday 1st November,
this full-day event includes talks on various aspects of the writing
journey for both fiction and poetry, a networking lunch, and an
informative interactive panel discussion with leading literary agents.
Our incredible line-up of speakers already includes Raymond Antrobus, Emma Glass, Gillian Clarke and
literary agent Judith
Murray, with a final speaker to be announced.
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“Ever heard the theory that there are an
infinite number of universes out there, and infinite versions of each
of us? Well, it’s handy to think about books that way too. There are an
infinite number of ways a story can be told, and how it ends up depends
entirely on the people working on it.”
Author Kate Dylan discusses the
editing process, and why edits should always be a conversation.
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“Writing is not easy, and sticking at it is
even harder. Listen to what works for others, evaluate, and then choose
your own path.”
We spoke with author Mary
Watson, about her new novel The Wickerlight, and her approach to
the writing process.
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Publishing
on 25th July 2019, you can pre-order your 2020 edition of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook
and the Children's
Writers' & Artists' Yearbook now! Both editions are
new and fully up-to-date with all the information you need to help you on
the path to publication.
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Sign up to one of our September evening
courses and give your writing the boost it needs ahead of submitting to
agents and/or publishers.
Based
at our Bloomsbury offices in the heart of literary London, sessions are
held from 6-8.30pm, making it ideal for those with full-time jobs and
other commitments.
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From Wednesday 4th September for 5 weeks
Join Lara Feigel, an award-winning
writer of memoir, history and group biography, to explore
essential elements of writing non-fiction: how to take an initial idea
and develop it into a story that others will want to read; how to craft
scenes and characters in non-fiction using the techniques of the novel;
and how to develop a voice both as a memoirist and a storyteller.
All attendees will gain an understanding of how the non-fiction book
market works and learn how to make their book proposal stand out. The
course has been designed to benefit authors at all stages of their
writing journey, so whether you have an initial idea and want to know
where to start, or have a full draft and need help with revising and
making it the best it can possibly be, this is the course for you.
Course outline and booking
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From Wednesday 4th September for 5 weeks
Join award-winning writer for young people
and Sunday Times
best-selling writer of adult fiction Caroline Green for five
stimulating weeks of practical workshops and expert advice, with
sessions combining practical exercises, discussion and feedback.
Students will explore essential aspects of writing for a wide range of
ages, including: how to take an initial idea and develop it into a
story that others will want to read; how to craft memorable characters;
and how to write vivid settings.
The guest author speaker on the course will be Matt Killeen,
author of the highly-acclaimed Orphan
Monster Spy.
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From Wednesday 4th September for 10 weeks
Critically acclaimed author William Ryan
leads a 10-week course on how you can transform your novel idea or
work-in-progress into a fully-fledged manuscript. Each session offers
practical advice on essential elements of the writing process and the
opportunity to workshop sections of your novel. Regular guest speaker
slots with authors, literary agents and commissioning editors feature
throughout.
Please note that opportunities to partake in this course via Skype are
available, so do get in touch with us on the above email if you’re
interested in finding out more.
Course fees are payable in full online, but do
contact us to discuss an instalment payment plan by calling 0207 631
5985 or by sending an email to writersandartists@bloomsbury.com
Course outline and booking |
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Bloomsbury Publishing
Plc. 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
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What’s your relationship with the editing
process?
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“The first draft is an un-crafted piece of work […] It’s
where I put my premise to the test and where I find out whether the
things I want my characters to say and do coincide with what they want to
say and do.”
Claudia
Cruttwell takes some time away
from working on yet another manuscript re-write to provide an account of
her relationship with the editing process...
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Our How to Get Published event in Belfast is
fast approaching!
This full-day conference, held on Saturday 8th June, includes
talks on various aspects of the writing journey from best-selling
authors, a networking lunch, and an interactive panel discussion with
publishing industry experts.
Speakers include Paul McVeigh, Garrett Carr
and Geraldine
Quigley, and remaining tickets are in short supply.
Book your place
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“The more recognition the story is
given, the more I doubt myself. Will my career as a writer be achieved,
to use Kit DeWaal’s phrase, by ‘dipping my pen in someone else’s
blood’?”
After signing with an agent and being shortlisted for a fiction award
in a matter of weeks, Nicola
Garrard takes some time out to reflect on the ethics of
writing fiction.
Read here
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If you’re a crime fiction fan and/or writer, the First Monday gang
have organised another free event to whet your appetite.
Taking place on June 3rd, authors Tim Weaver, Peter Hanington,
Angela Clarke and Doug Johnstone will be discussing
their new novels, followed by Summer Blind Book Date, where authors Howard Linskey, Tom Wood, Elodie
Harper, Steph Broadribb and Amer Anwar will
battle for their book to be the best holiday read.
Reserve your free place here.
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A
look at some of the other W&A events and writing courses in the
diary...
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From Wednesday 4th September for 5 weeks
Join Lara Feigel, an award-winning
writer of memoir, history and group biography, to explore
essential elements of writing non-fiction: how to take an initial idea
and develop it into a story that others will want to read; how to craft
scenes and characters in non-fiction using the techniques of the novel;
and how to develop a voice both as a memoirist and a storyteller.
All attendees will gain an understanding of how the non-fiction book
market works and learn how to make their book proposal stand out. The
course has been designed to benefit authors at all stages of their
writing journey, so whether you have an initial idea and want to know
where to start, or have a full draft and need help with revising and
making it the best it can possibly be, this is the course for you.
Course outline and booking
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From Wednesday 4th September for 5 weeks
Join award-winning writer for young people
and Sunday Times
best-selling writer of adult fiction Caroline Green for five
stimulating weeks of practical workshops and expert advice, with
sessions combining practical exercises, discussion and feedback.
Students will explore essential aspects of writing for a wide range of
ages, including: how to take an initial idea and develop it into a
story that others will want to read; how to craft memorable characters;
and how to write vivid settings.
The guest author speaker on the course will be Matt Killeen,
author of the highly-acclaimed Orphan
Monster Spy.
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From Wednesday 4th September for 5 weeks
Critically acclaimed author William Ryan
leads a 10-week course on how you can transform your novel idea or
work-in-progress into a fully-fledged manuscript. Each session offers
practical advice on essential elements of the writing process and the
opportunity to workshop sections of your novel. Regular guest speaker
slots with authors, literary agents and commissioning editors feature
throughout.
Please note that opportunities to partake in this course via Skype are
available, so do get in touch with us on the above email if you’re
interested in finding out more.
Course outline and booking |
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Saturday
22nd June
Our
popular How to Hook an Agent half-day events give you the opportunity
to learn all you need to know about submitting your manuscript from
those that know best: the literary agent themselves!
Following morning seminar sessions with a group of no more than 14
other writers, you'll enjoy a networking lunch followed by the
opportunity to speak to one of the agents in attendance about your
manuscript in a one-to-one session.
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Saturday
26th October
Our
final How to Hook an Agent half-day event of 2019 is dedicated to
writers of children's fiction.
Following morning seminar sessions with a four leading literary agents,
you'll enjoy a networking lunch followed by the opportunity to speak to
one of the agents about your manuscript in a one-to-one session.
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Bloomsbury Publishing
Plc. 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
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