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 and find your way into the market. 📚 

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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. 👉

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. 👉

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 👉

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 characters, scrutinise scenes and ensure your structure serves your story.

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. 👉

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. Let us know how you get on. ✍️

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. 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.

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? ✨

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:

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.

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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!

Discover your writing potential at Tŷ Newydd, the National Writing Centre of Wales. Join us for creative writing courses led by professional writers in an inspiring setting. 🌟✍️ . 👉 Learn more: #wales #creativewriting #writingcommunity #writerslife

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.