Through innovative, collaborative workshops, this one-day online #crime #writing workshop with author William Ryan will focus on developing a victim, an investigator and a group of suspects, from scratch! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-plan-murder-september-2026

“I don’t know how to write/draw.” 'This may pose a problem, but it’s alright, because it is not true.' Award-winning author & illustator Yasmeen Ismail shares her responses to the intrusive thoughts that plague her during the creative process. Read: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/8-hor...

Caroline Green discuss story structure, covering acts, peaks and troughs. And she'll share her advice on what to do when you hit a wall, offering practical tips to help you find your way back to the story. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/mastering-plot-and-structure

Happy publication day to the 2027 editions of our Yearbooks! Packed with essential advice on the writing and publishing process and 1,000s of industry contacts, they are a must-have for all budding creatives. Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/44fuFju

#Writing is rewriting. Multiple drafts are the way to hone your ideas and get the most out of your story - and your time! Dont' miss your last chance to join #author Lesley Parr for this #editing masterclass. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-edit-your-novel-0

Is there a story you’d love to tell? Join Lara Feigel, an award-winning #writer of #memoir, history and group biography, as she delves into the art of memoir writing. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-memoir-lara-feigel

It's that time again... we're delighted to announce that the 2027 Yearbooks hit the shelves on the 16th July. Our yearbooks are indispensable guides, and contain everything you need to know to get your work noticed. Pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/4vgZhME

Have you ever considered a career in publishing? In this session you'll get the chance to hear from production and design professionals, to understand these roles & how to get a job in publishing. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-production-design

Be prepared to hit the ground running in this #editing masterclass with #author Lesley Parr, covering self-editing, how publishing professionals might treat your manuscript & to how to reach the end of a story. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-edit-your-novel-0

Do you struggle with plot and structure? Through exercises and discussion, Caroline Green will guide you through how to take an idea and turn it into a #book (and the many steps along the way). Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/mastering-plot-and-structure

#Author Lesley Parr will delve into the different editing stages, from first draft to proof reading, and how to focus in on different elements of your story. Lesley will also explore #editing methods you can try! Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-edit-your-novel-0

Have you ever considered a career in #publishing, working in production and design? Our panellists will discuss their responsibilities, key skills & what they look for from prospective candidates. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-production-design

This July, join us to find out how to use social media as a writer, start a career in #publishing and master plot and structure - and more! Find out what we have coming up for you this summer, and book your place here: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/ #writingevents #writing

Our next pride feature is playwright, screenwriter and novelist Lauren J. Joseph's eloquent and invaluable article on how to tackle time and place in your novels. Link: https://bit.ly/45TonFk

Editor Tara Loder will help you craft opening chapters, define a strong plot & create characters your readers can fall in love with. By the end of course you’ll have up to 6k edited words, shaped by an editor. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-sci-fi-fantasy-2026

Do you want to learn how to plan a murder? This one-day online crime #writing workshop with author William Ryan will focus on developing a victim, an investigator & a group of suspects – all from scratch. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-plan-murder-september-2026

Production and design are all about turning a manuscript into a real book! In this session you'll get the chance to hear from production and design professionals about their roles. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-production-design

From the Hero's Journey to Saving Cats, Caroline Green will look at plotting guides, introducing you to kinesthetic plotting (or why raiding the stationary cupboard might actually help #write that book)! Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/mastering-plot-and-structure

For our next pride feature, revisit five tips for observation drawing from Lucie Arnoux, illustrator of the Enola Holmes comics! Link: https://bit.ly/43fwNGD

Our next pride feature is a short and sweet article from novelist and short story writer Kirsty Logan, about how to make weirdness work for you in your writing. Link: https://bit.ly/3NJmbZs

Do you want to craft a sense of place in your writing, strong enough to pin your characters to the spot and to transport your readers to them? Join award-winning #novelist Sheena Kalayil for our upcoming masterclass! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-sense-place

We talked to Lydia Corry, illustrator of A Little Slice of Sky, about her sources of inspiration and journey to getting published. Link: https://bit.ly/49XdTsO

Continuing the Pride Month celebrations, we're featuring Sam Sedgman's charming Q&A, full of advice on how curiosity can nurture your craft. Link: https://bit.ly/4oejLn8

Writing is rewriting. Multiple drafts are the way to hone your ideas and get the most out of your story - and your time! Join #author Lesley Parr for this online #editing masterclass. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-edit-your-novel-0

To celebrate Pride Month, we're revisiting articles written by our amazing LGBTQ+ contributors. Our first feature is Ely Percy's brilliant, witty article about how to write an autobiographical novel when you can't remember anything! Link: https://bit.ly/3RSuSUC

Do you struggle with plot and structure? Then join multi award-winning and bestselling author Caroline Green to find out how to master plot and structure in this online masterclass. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/mastering-plot-and-structure

#Novelist Sheena Kalayil (The Others) will discuss the key things to keep in mind when #writing a place you've never lived in, when writing a familiar place and when writing a familiar place at an unfamiliar time. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-sense-place

This pride month, award-winning novelist Santanu Bhattacharya writes thoughtfully about how to craft intersectional queer stories. Link: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/how-write-queer-intersectional-narratives-authentically

Author Nicola Garrard (On the Edge) will be discuss how to create social media strategies that don't take over your #writing time, both around publication day and between books, & encourage you to set boundaries. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/using-social-media-writer

Self-published horror sensation T.J. Payne discusses inspiration, getting traditionally published and how to shine a light when you write about dark subject matter. Read here: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/horror-and-huge-shift-popularity-qa-tj-payne

Have you ever considered a career in publishing? Do you want to find out more about working in the industry, with a focus on roles within production and design? Join us on 13th July to start your journey: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-production-design

"Every story, no matter the trimmings, asks: ‘What am I? Who am I when the light goes out?’" #Author Elle McNicoll explores what is meant by describing #fictional characters as ‘real’: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/writi...

Want to hear from a Bloomsbury #editor, and get answers to your questions? Join us for ‘Meet the Editor’ with Alison Hennessey, Publishing Director at Raven Books, which focuses on literary #crime & thrillers. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/meet-editor-alison-hennessey

Want to #selfpublish? As a self-published author you are responsible for everything from writing to design to promo. Sacha Black will offer advice on growing your writing into a business that can make you a living. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/self-publishing-101

#Literaryagent Thérèse Coen (Susanna Lea Associates) has a soft spot for historical fiction, crime/thrillers & high-concept love stories, as well as non-fiction that expands the mind. Meet her at How to Hook an Agent! https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-hook-agent-june-2026

LAST CHANCE: Do you want to put pen to paper? Join us for a guided #writing hour with writer and editor Finn Brown. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/pen-paper-june26

"A writer’s job is often to both create a familiar feeling in a reader and to subvert it at the same time." Author August Thompson shares the essential elements he kept in mind while writing a coming-of-age story. Read more: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/writi...

Don't miss your last chance to join us at 'How to Hook an Agent' on 13th June! The day will feature workshops on the the submission package and a ten-minute 1-2-1 session with a #literaryagent Book to join us: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-hook-agent-june-2026

"The more you wield your editing pen, the sharper your writing becomes." Editor Dea Parkin describes which different types of ‘editing’ an aspiring novelist can expect their work to undergo. Read more: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/self-...

#Literaryagent Irene Baldoni (Georgina Capel Associates) and is looking for literary fiction & narrative non-fic (style is paramount), well-crafted crime & sci-fi. She'll be sharing advice at How to Hook an Agent! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-hook-agent-june-2026

Do you want to #write water onto a page, turn fields into syntax, weave words like webs? Join author Natasha Carthew for this masterclass on bringing memoir & #naturewriting together, and finding your voice on the page. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/wild-writing

Are you crafting a story for young people? Then don't miss your last chance to sign up for our online children's book writing course with award-winning writer Lesley Parr! Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-your-childrens-book-2026

This June our events programme spans writing for children, nature writing and self-publishing, and comes with opportunities to meet literary agents and editors! Book our June masterclasses and courses here: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/ #writingevent #publishingevent

Don't miss your chance to join critically acclaimed author William Ryan four a 4 week course designed to help you improve your manuscript & take your writing to the next level. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/write-better-fiction-improve-your-manuscript-four-weeks-2026

"It’s a strange phenomenon that when we want nothing more than to write, we will often do whatever we can to avoid it." #Author Hattie Crisell shares four tips on how to beat procrastination and get you #writing again: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/how-b...

Sheena Kalayil (The Others) will share techniques for bringing a place to life on the page and situating your characters and your story within it, across both contemporary #fiction and historical fiction. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-sense-place

Don't miss your chance to hear from Head of New Writing at BBC Writers and Drama Commissioning, Jessica Loveland. She's joining us to answer questions about the craft of #screenwriting & getting your work out into the world. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-tv

Want to hear from a Bloomsbury #editor? Alison Hennessey, Publishing Director at Raven Books, will talk you through how she works with #authors, the role of an editor & what excites her in a manuscript. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/meet-editor-alison-hennessey

Author Nicola Garrard (On the Edge) will be delving into how to use social media as a #writer, what different platforms can offer you and how you can find your audience on the one/s you choose. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/using-social-media-writer

Do you want to put pen to paper? Join us for a guided writing hour with writer Finn Brown. The session will include goal setting, a creating #writing prompt, an exercise and time to work on your work in progress. Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/pen-paper-june26