This month’s Write Club Bookclub is all about The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington – a gripping novel of love, loss, and secrets that span decades. https://rss.com/podcasts/writeclub/2221221

Autumn is the season for blankets, hot drinks, and books that feel like a hug. We want to know - what’s your favourite cosy autumn read? 📚☕

Writers, want even more inspiration and tips from Writers Online? ✨ We’ve launched our very own Substack newsletter – your new go-to space for exclusive insights, practical advice, and a peek into the writing life that you won’t find anywhere else. 👉 https://substack.com/@writersonline

From evening class to Penguin: Author Ivy Ngeow describes how joining a writing class helped her belong in a new country – and achieve her ambitions of getting published. Read our latest blog now. https://writ.me/47PiWuX

Want to become a better writer? Our FREE newsletter is packed with expert tips, prompts, competitions, and resources to keep your writing flowing. Join thousands of writers already learning with us – it only takes a minute to sign up! Sign up today. 👉 https://writ.me/Newsletter

Tonight we are hosting The Neurodivergent Writer’s Toolkit – Rejection Sensitivity Webinar ✍️ Discover the science behind rejection sensitivity, why your inner critic feels so loud, and how to turn down the volume so you can keep writing with confidence. https://writ.me/Webinar1

Writing doesn’t have to feel like chaos. Morning person? 🌅 Night owl? 🌙 Find your flow, block short sessions, batch your tasks, and keep it flexible. When’s YOUR best writing window? 👇

In our latest blog, author Iris Costello reflects on the power of writing in the aftermath of loss. From losing her parents and home to finding solace in routines, Iris shares how returning to her desk helped her to process her grief. Read the full piece. https://writ.me/grief

“I wasn’t even on TikTok when my book went viral.” International bestselling author Laurie Gilmore joins us on the Write Club Podcast to share the story of how her debut took off on BookTok - without her even being there 👀 Listen to the full conversation! https://writ.me/Laurie

New episode alert! 🚨 This week we’re joined by Laurie Gilmore - bestselling author of the Dream Harbor series and TikTok’s Book of the Year winner with The Pumpkin Spice Café! 🎉 Listen now 👉 https://writ.me/Laurie

In our newest issue you'll get inspired with expert advice on bringing your novel to life, re-telling classic fairytales, and finding the perfect genre for your crime story.  Plus, don’t miss our star interview with cosy-romance queen Laurie Gilmore. https://writ.me/October

Congratulations to the winners of our Unexpected and Future Worlds short story competitions, featured in the October issue of Writing Magazine! 🏆  A huge well done to everyone who entered! ✨ Check out the winning entries here. https://writ.me/4lXrqDx

International Literacy Day 📚🌍 Since 1967, this day has highlighted the importance of literacy as a foundation for equality, freedom, and opportunity. Yet, in 2025, 739 million youth and adults worldwide still lack basic literacy skills. How will you celebrate literacy today?

What makes historical fiction come alive? According to novelist Sheena Kalayil, it’s not just about getting the details right - it’s about letting characters breathe within their time. Read her insights. https://writ.me/4mZGdyQ

Happy Read a Book Day! ✨📚 Whether you’re starting a brand-new release or revisiting an old favourite, today is the perfect excuse to slow down, grab a book, and let yourself be transported. So let us know, what’s on your reading list today? 👇

Writing can feel like a battle some days – especially if you’re juggling rejection sensitivity, procrastination, time management struggles, or sensory overwhelm. That’s why we’re so excited that Amanda Marples’ Neurodivergent Writers’ Toolkit is BACK! 🙌 Sign up now 👉

September feels like a fresh start - the perfect time to reset your routine and focus on your writing. That’s why we’re joining the Great Lock-In: 90 days to invest in ourselves, our goals, and our creativity. 💡 Set your goals, stay consistent, and watch your writing flourish this autumn. 🍁✨

This week on The Write Club, we are joined by novelist Hazel Barkworth - author of Heatstroke and the newly released The Drownings. 🌊 Hazel takes us inside her creative process, exploring themes of women’s voices, competitive swimming, and rivalries. https://writ.me/Hazel

For the writer who wants it all: get everything in our digital membership, plus a monthly print magazine delivered straight to your door - the full Writing experience! Start the academic year inspired, motivated, and connected. Join today. 🔗 https://writ.me/3YQBuWj

Why wait for January when September is the perfect fresh start? 💡 For the next 90 days, let’s focus on your writing - finish that draft, polish a short story, or start the project you’ve been putting off. 🖊️📚 Are you joining the Lock-In?

Bestselling author of The Second Chance Supper Club, Caroline Roberts, shares her top tips for writers over 50. Her advice will give you the encouragement and practical steps to get those words flowing. ✍️ Read it here. 👉 https://writ.me/3JE8QD2

Our final writing tip in August is here. We know what you're thinking...where has the month gone? There's no better time than now to reflect on summer. Write about a summer that shaped you - or your character. Use sights, sounds, tastes, and memories to show transformation.

Thinking of writing for children? Our brand-new Writing for Children Webinar Series has everything you need to get started! From picture books to middle-grade, learn how to craft engaging stories, connect with your audience, and find your way into the market. 📚 https://writ.me/Writeforchildren

New on The Write Club Podcast! This week we chat with debut novelist Daria Lavelle about her darkly funny book Aftertaste, her 20-year path to publication, and how food sparks her creativity. 👻 Listen now. 👉 https://writ.me/DariaLavelle

In our latest blog novelist Lesley McDowell describes how the true-life story of Victorian woman accused of poisoning her lover inspired her to write her latest book. Read on. 👉 http://bit.ly/4mUqWiG

Write summer as an atmosphere. Use the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the season to build emotion and tone in your work. From golden light to sticky afternoons, let your writing drip with summer. 🌻 How does your summer feel on the page?

One of Sara's favourite editing tricks is to create a word cloud of your novel. It gives you a visual snapshot of your story - showing which characters and words dominate. It’s a quick way to spot overused words or underused characters. A simple tool with powerful results.

This month, Mary and Beth dive into The Mercy Step - the debut novel by Marcia Hutchinson. 🌟 Set in 1960s Bradford, the novel follows Mercy, a young girl growing up in a household marked by struggle. Tune in now to join the conversation 👉 https://writ.me/MercyStep

Editing your novel? Don’t polish sentences until you’ve tackled the big picture. In part two of her series, Sara Grant shares practical exercises to help you; strengthen your cast of characters, scrutinise every scene and ensure your structure truly serves your story https://writ.me/Part2

In our latest blog, thriller author Rob Starr discusses his can-do attitude and drawing on his life experience to write and self-publish books and get them out to readers – including the one who is now his agent Read on. 👉 https://writ.me/45BbQaA

Summer isn’t just a season - it’s a story waiting to be told. In our second August writing tip, we’re encouraging you to make summer your subject. From the clink of ice in a glass to the smell of sun cream or the hum of a lawnmower, these details can bring your writing to life.

Want to instantly make your writing more powerful? Author Sara Grant shares one simple editing exercise from her Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel that can transform passive, lazy prose into active, engaging storytelling.  Watch now to learn how to bring more energy to your writing!

New Write Club Podcast alert! This week we’re joined by bestselling author Emma Cowell to discuss her novel Under the Lemon Tree – we talk love, grief, Greece, and her unique candle-scent writing ritual. Listen now. https://writ.me/EmmaCowell

When life’s too busy to read, our podcast brings author insights and inspiration straight to your ears – anytime, anywhere. 🎧 Have you given it a listen yet? ✨https://writ.me/WriteClub

We’re thrilled to reveal the winning entries for our FREE New Year, New You competition! 🏆 Winner: Clinger by Genevieve Flintham 🥈 Runner-Up: Reading the Signs by Michelle Alexander Read the winning and runner-up entries here: https://www.writers-online.co.uk/writing-competitions/showcase/

Miss Darcy Investigates author, Amelia Blackwell, shares how her love for Jane Austen led her to write a cosy crime spin-off with a time-travel twist. Amelia tells us her top tips for writing Austen-inspired fiction. https://writ.me/JaneAusten

Feeling stuck in a writing rut? It might be time for a writing holiday! In the first video of our August Writing Tips series, we’re encouraging you to step away from your usual project and try something completely new. Flash fiction? A monologue? A silly poem?

Our brand new issue of Writing Magazine is out now, and this month we're shining a spotlight on one of the most powerful tools a writer can use: writing from lived experience. Don’t miss out – grab your copy today! https://writ.me/September

First impressions matter! In this clip, author and editor Sara Grant explains why the first pages of your novel are crucial - and tips on how to edit your novel so that you hook your reader from the very start.

This week on the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by bestselling crime author and screenwriter MJ Arlidge – the mind behind the DI Helen Grace series and hit TV dramas like Silent Witness. Available wherever you get your podcasts! https://writ.me/MJArlidge

In our latest blog, we look back at the expert advice we've shared throughout our Write For Success programme.✍️💡 Read the blog now and find out what’s next → https://writ.me/4m32qfc

What's your favourite genre to read – and is it the same genre you love to write? ✍️ We’re always curious… do the books you reach for match the stories you create, or do you read one thing and write another? Let us know! 👇

In our latest blog, debut novelist Vikki Heywood tells us how she developed her central characters, why she started from scratch to expand their story, and how 1950s swing music helped form their voices (and helped with her tinnitus too!). Read now: https://writ.me/Expandingashortstory

Embrace the rewrite! In our latest Write for Success blog, writing expert James McCreet shows how rewriting isn’t something to dread, but the very place your story comes alive.  Read the blog now. https://writ.me/Rewrite

And just like that… we’ve reached the final day of our Summer Words Writing Challenge! 🏁✍️ Today’s word is: CRICKET 🏏🐞 Let the word take you wherever it wants to go. For one last time: send your 150 words to [email protected] for the chance to be featured.on our newsletter.

We’re nearly there… it’s the penultimate day of our Summer Words Writing Challenge! 🌊🖋️ From donkey rides and ice creams to cliffs and secret coves - where does the word 'seaside' take you? Send your 150 words to [email protected] for the chance to be featured.

In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by author Linda Newbery. Linda talks about her experiences being a “secret writer” to becoming a full-time author, her new novel The One True Thing, and why she co-founded Writers Review Publishing. https://writ.me/LindaNewbery

We’re entering the final week of our Summer Words Writing Challenge! 🌞✍️ We’ve loved reading all of your incredible responses. 💌 Today’s word is: Thunderstorm. Write 150 words and send them to [email protected] to be featured.

In our latest blog literary agent turned novelist Laney Katz Becker describes how her passion for writing about women's rights turned her retirement into an epic failure. Read more on how Laney found her perfect subject to write about and, in turn, failed to retire! https://writ.me/3GW4Htm

Today's word is luggage. What’s hidden in the suitcase? A secret past, a runaway plan, a mysterious item that changes everything? Where will luggage take your imagination? Write 150 words and send them to [email protected].