Writers' Toolkit
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On Craft and Creativity: Our recommended books to get you writing
26 May 2022 by
We often recommend certain books to writers looking for support and confidence, for insight into writing practice, or for advice...
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Write Your Novel with Yvonne Battle-Felton
Write Your Novel is a new 8-part podcast series aimed at helping you, the writer, develop your novel draft.
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Get Typing and Delete the Rubbish Stuff Later
25 February 2021 by
Daily Mirror columnist Paul Routledge offers advice on writing your application for A Writing Chance There is no big secret...
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How to write the perfect letter to a literary agent
27 November 2020 by
Rufus Purdy, an editor and tutor on the forthcoming Write Here… Online novel-writing course, explains how to write the perfect...
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Audio Archive: Writers’ Toolkit
A selection of past events, discussions and podcast episodes with enough advice to fill your writing toolbox...
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What Do We Talk About When We Talk About ‘Theme’?
22 June 2017 by
When you think about ‘theme’, what do you think of? Chances are it takes you back to GCSE English Literature,...
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Young Writers’ Talent Fund: Exploring the writing process with Papaya Press
12 May 2017 by
Papaya Press is a small independent press based in the North East. Its founder Lauren Vevers recently spoke with Book and...
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The Venn diagram of people who get published and people who listen to editorial advice is a circle
08 May 2017 by
I’m currently spending a day a week working as the editor for Cuckoo Review – an online publication, run by New Writing...
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Ten tips on teaching creative writing
30 January 2017 by
‘I’m a raging extrovert,’ said Cathy Rentzenbrink at last year’s Durham Book Festival, speaking of missing the buzz of office...
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Pitching: An Essential Skill For Screenwriters
19 December 2016 by
Pitching is the process of verbally ‘selling’ your screenplay. It is a concise but persuasive summary that highlights the...
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Screenplay Formatting: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right
14 December 2016 by
“Like any kind of writing, there are good days and frustrating days. But even frustrating days can be rewarding.” –...
