Resources
Every writer’s career is different. While there is no one proven route to success, there is a lot of value in shared learning and demystifying what can often feel like a very opaque industry.
In these resources, we’ve asked writers to share their own learning, as well as drawing on the knowledge and experience of New Writing North staff and industry professionals.
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Anthony Anaxagorou on when writers sit to formulate ideas
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Melissa Wan on submitting your work to literary magazines and websites
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Desiree Reynolds on working with a publisher
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Andrew Hankinson on writing non-fiction
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Paul Farley and John Challis on mentoring
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Paul Magrs on writing fiction
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Emma Hill on self-publishing your book
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Vidyan Ravinthiran on being a poet
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Carina Rodney on teaching creative writing
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Nick Malyan on first steps for a career in the arts
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Becca Parkinson on getting into a career in publishing
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Dan Smith on writing for children
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Getting published: an overview
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Helen Stephens on being a picture book maker
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Lisa Holdsworth on writing for TV
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Managing creative projects
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Michael Chaplin on writing for radio
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Planning a digital literature project
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Working as a freelance journalist
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Writing a synopsis
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Who to follow and where to find opportunities for new writers
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Writing an author biography
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Writing your CV and covering letter for jobs in the creative industries
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Author contracts: some helpful guidance
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What kind of qualifications or training do I need to be a journalist?
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How to find opportunities for aspiring journalists
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How to pitch a story to newspapers and magazines
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Finding your writing network
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First steps with vlogging and booktube
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Short Story Prizes and Competitions: Where to Submit Your Writing
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