You've written a whole book. So why is a #synopsis so difficult to write? We'll share examples of successful & unsuccessful synopses to help you diagnose the problems in your own synopsis & ensure your story sings. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/publishing-101-synopsis

What is there to know about book design? Freelance designer Catherine Lutman guides you through the purpose and process. Read: https://bit.ly/3O5BBuL

Do you want to develop your book idea, taking it from a kernel in your mind to something fully-formed? The course with Natalie Young builds in regular workshopping sessions on your book idea and pitch. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/develop-your-book-idea-2026

"The only writers who fail are those who give up." Author Catherine Balavage shares her advice on how to stay sane while your work is out on submission. Read: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/how-s...

Do you want to put pen to paper? Join us for a guided writing hour! Writer Finn Brown will get you started with a creating writing prompt and a creative writing exercise. You'll then have time to work on your work in progress. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/pentopaperfeb26

Are you an aspiring editor? Join us at #Edit Academy, an intimate day event which offers an unmissable chance to learn from professionals & focus on the skills required to take a book from first to final draft. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/edit-academy-march-2026

Already behind on your New Year's resolution to write more? Let the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook hold you accountable to get that book finished this year! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3NoaP0n

In our new event series ‘A Writer’s Life’ we will be hearing from authors about the realities of a writer’s life, staying inspired & making a living - starting with #author Nicola Garrard (On the Edge)! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writers-life-nicola-garrard

In our upcoming #graphicnovel masterclass, Debasmita Dasgupta will discuss creating your characters & world building, creative process & medium, as well as getting graphic novels published in the current market! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/making-graphic-novel

"Keeping track of the #agents that you have submitted to is a must." Read 10 tips to help you manage the manuscript #submission process from #author Clare Povey: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/10-ti...

It's all very well making a book. But how do you get a book into the hands of its readers? Find out from #publishing professionals & recruitment specialists who work across marketing & publicity! Join us: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-marketing-publicity

At 'Writing Romance & Women’s Fiction' #editor Tara Loder will define the differences between romantic #fiction & women's fiction, how to capture readers in both genres & how to pitch your work! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-romance-and-womens-fiction-2026

Whether you want to #write crime, #illustrate a graphic novel or start a career in the publishing industry, our February #events programme has been designed to help your hone your craft & work towards publication! Book your places now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses

"That’s our job, turning things in space." In this extract from 'Adventures in #Animation: How I Learned Who I Learned From and What I Did with It', Richard Williams recalls one of the biggest opportunities of his career: 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'. Read: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/new-t...

Proud of this piece for Writers & Artists: especially in light of today’s @societyofauthors.bsky.social #bravenewworld report. Trust, tech and what writers are asking now. Why writers need infrastructure, not just platforms. www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/trust... #WritingCommunity #AIandWriting

#Author & #illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta will guide you through how to create illustrations & text for a graphic novel, as well as the storyboarding process, panel structuring, pacing & how to bring it all together! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/making-graphic-novel

"Prizes, platforms, showcases & calls for submissions now arrive mediated by systems writers no longer instinctively trust." @madeleinefwhite.bsky.social discusses the erosion of truth in #publishing & how new opportunities are pushing for change. Read: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/trust...

"This experience was wild, exhausting, humbling and completely unforgettable." Team Bloomsbury journeyed to the Arctic to embark on the adventure of a lifetime for an incredible cause, raising money for @literacy-trust.bsky.social Read their exhibition diary ❄️📚 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/l...

Do you want to put pen to paper? Join us for a guided writing hour which will feature goal setting, creative writing exercises, time to work on your work in progress and the opportunity to ask your questions about the publishing process. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/pentopaperfeb26

Don't miss your chance to sign up for our #editing course. You'll learn the essentials of editing, how to reflect critically on your own creative work, and how to apply key editorial skills to your work. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-edit-your-manuscript-2026

LAST CHANCE: Join acclaimed crime novelist Angela Clarke as she guides you through developing compelling plots, creating unforgettable characters & mastering the tension that defines the genre. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-crime-mystery-and-thriller-novels

Do you want to learn how to plan a murder? This one-day online #crimenovel workshop with William Ryan will focus on developing a victim, an investigator and a group of suspects, and the construction of a crime novel! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-plan-murder

"For any #illustrator there is an undeniable thrill in seeing your artwork on the front of a book." Jo Davies and Derek Brazell advise on the process of illustrating a #book cover, from receiving your brief through to delivering your work! Read more: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/book-...

Are you always talking about your new favourite book? Finding the next big trend on BookTok? A role in marketing/publicity could be for you! Join us for a #BloomsburyInstitute event dedicated to M&P: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c... Kindly sponsored by @inspiredselection.bsky.social

Don't miss your last chance to join us this lunchtime as we delve into a crucial element of the #submission package: comparison titles. Find out key dos & don'ts, to make sure your comps are effective! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/publishing-101-comparison-titles

Next up in our 'Publishing 101' series we are tackling the synopsis. We'll help you understand what is required of this technical document, condensing your novel to a page, when agents read the synopsis & spoilers! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/publishing-101-synopsis

In 'Develop Your Book Idea' Natalie Young will take you through each stage of idea and story development, asking you to consider structure and hook, character and voice, as well as how to define your plot. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/develop-your-book-idea-2026

Dream of writing the next unputdownable crime thriller? This six-week course with bestselling #crime #writer Angela Clarke is your opportunity to transform that dream into reality. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-crime-mystery-and-thriller-novels

Are you a writer and/or illustrator? @writersandartists.bsky.social are offering 10% off across their full range of events, #writing courses, editing services and subscription products. Simply enter WotTheDickens?! at checkout until the end of January, over at writersandartists.co.uk

Do you want to write swoon-worthy romances? Are you drawn to #writing stories that centre female characters & experience? Then our 'Writing Romance and Women’s Fiction' with Tara Loder is for you! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-romance-and-womens-fiction-2026

#Graphicnovels are gaining more and more popularity among readers and publishers. Are you ready to tell your story in this dynamic medium? Join author & illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta for our dedicated masterclass. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/making-graphic-novel

Issue 110 is ✨ OPEN ✨ for Submissions! What are we looking for? 👀 mslexia.co.uk/submit-your-... Deadline: 6 April 2026 #mslexia #mslexiamagazine #shewrites #amwriting #writingcommunity

🧘‍♀️ 11 of the best health and lifestyle books to read in 2026 🌱 What's your 2026 lifestyle goal? Take self-care and personal development to the next level with our pick of the best new lifestyle books. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...

Effective comparison titles can be an eye-catching aspect of your #book pitch! Join us to find out how to get them right in our next #Publishing 101 session. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/publishing-101-comparison-titles

Enjoyed writing about this much-debated topic! (And there was a lot more I could have said!) Prologues, yes or no? Interested in your thoughts… 👀

Our Writers’ Award #WritingCompetition for underrepresented writers is officially open! ✍️⁠ It’s free to enter & 15 winners will receive £25k of prizes 🌟 The theme this year is 'Material'. ⁠Find out more, including how to enter: bit.ly/CFWA2026 #WritingCommunity

Do you want to put pen to paper? Join us for a guided writing hour with writer and editor Finn Brown, which will include goal setting, a creating writing prompt and a creative writing exercise, plus time to work on your work in progress! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/pentopaperfeb26

Do you want to hear from Bloomsbury editor Pari Thomson, Editorial Director for Picture Books? Pari will talk you through the kind of #books she loves to work with & you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/meet-editor-pari-thomson

"Maybe good prologues aren’t just promises, but lenses, colouring the scenes that follow." Is a prologue a tantalising promise or an annoying preamble? #Author @helencooperwriter.bsky.social explores this question. Read: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/prolo... #writingadvice #writing

LAST CHANCE: Always dreamed of #writing for the screen? Join screenwriter Angela Clarke as she guides you through the essentials – what agents & broadcasters want, & what to do when you have a finished script. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/introduction-screenwriting

Do you want to plan a murder? This one-day online crime novel workshop with William Ryan is aimed at writers who have completed a crime novel, are working on a first draft, or beginners who hope to develop a new idea. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-plan-murder

Want to make real progress on your crime, mystery or thriller #novel? Join Angela Clarke to find out everything you need to know about plot & pacing, character & tension, as well as submitting! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-crime-mystery-and-thriller-novels

"Start with a short, snappy summary of the story’s concept." In this article, William Ryan provides tips on how to set yourself on the path to #writing a good #synopsis (with a little help from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice')... Read more: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/how-w...

We are proud to be support the National Year of Reading – the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen! This year, it's time to read into what you love, read with friends & GO ALL IN! Find out more: goallin.org.uk #GoAllln2026 #NationalYearofReading2026

This #editing course with Alex Hammond will develop your ability to reflect critically on your own work, to take what you’ve written & refine it into a story that keeps readers turning the page. Sign up here: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-edit-your-manuscript-2026

Professional #screenwriter Angela Clarke will demystify the art of #writing for television and film, tackling the craft fundamentals for visual storytelling, in this dynamic masterclass. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/introduction-screenwriting

"Every writer's journey is discussed and agreed at an early stage." We spoke to Nathan Wood, Sales Director at Softwood Books, about the #self-publishing company and what a #writer can expect from their services. Read: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/qa-so...

Do you want to develop your #book idea, taking it from a kernel to something fully-formed? Join Natalie Young for this course designed to take you through story development, structure & hook, character & voice. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/develop-your-book-idea-2026

Don't miss your last chance to join us at 'Pen to Paper', a guided #writing hour designed to help you get creative, set goals and spend time with your work in progress this January! Book here: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/pen-paper-jan26

It's your last chance to join Niamh Mulvey as she helps you break free from the tension that is preventing you from being creative, through mindfulness meditation & imaginative exercises. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/present-and-noticing-writing-mindfulness-workshop