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Writing Magazine

Feb 01 2020
Magazine

The saying goes that “everyone has a story in them” and it’s the mission of Writing Magazine to help you get yours out. Brought to you by real experts who know what it takes to improve your writing or get published, this monthly magazine is a must-have for all writers. Whether you write fiction, poetry, drama, children’s books, non-fiction or anything else, each issue features tips, practical exercises and real-life advice, that will not only help you get all that creativity onto the paper but also, get your name and profile out into the industry. With writing masterclasses from professionals, industry news, events listings, competitions where you can submit your work for fantastic prizes and real paid writing opportunities, Writing Magazine has everything you need to hone and improve your talents.

Writing Magazine

Welcome…

THE WORLD OF WRITING • Bad sex, zeitgeisty pronouns and publishers going in for the chop are all part for the course in the wide world of writing

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • We want to hear your news and views on the writing world, your advice for fellow writers – and don’t forget to tell us what you would like to see featured in a future issue…

WRITERS’ VOICE A good rep? • The Society of Authors’ Martin Reed looks at what an agent does – and whether you need one

Books for life • Nothing gives literary agent Piers Blofeld more cause for celebration than the power of reading to positively influence young lives

2020 vision • What does the year ahead hold in store for writers, publishers and readers? WM experts and guests share their thoughts on trends in 2019 and what they expect to see over the next twelve months

WHERE East MEETS West • A locked-room mystery set in the 1920s, Abir Mukherjee’s latest novel started in tribute to crime queen Agatha Christie, he tells Tina Jackson

Going the DISTANCE • Author James McCreet talks to writer Liz Champion about problems with her work-in-progress

Going round again • Writing is all about repeat business, says Adrian Magson

ASK A LITERARY CONSULTANT • The New Year is a good time to submit your manuscript. Helen Corner-Bryant starts 2020 with a two-parter advising a new writer on how to get ready to submit.

Celebrate yourself • What would your perfect celebration day consist of? Create a personalised celebration of who you are in these creative writing exercises from Jenny Alexander

The style & technique of ELIZABETH TAYLOR • Tony Rossiter looks at a novelist who wrote about relationships and everyday life with wit and compassion

VICTORIA SELMAN • The author of contemporary crime thriller Blood for Blood tells Dolores Gordon Smith about her path to publication

Time for new growth? • If your writing life is in a rut and your words feel pointless, follow the example of Glynis Scrivens and let your creativity evolve and your writing develop in new directions

Odd Couple Short Story Competition

The Lake, Two Septembers Ago

Reviewing the situation • Jane Wenham Jones advises a new author wanting their book reviewed not to underestimate the growing influence of peer reviews

Under the covers • New novelist Gillian Harvey is considering rebranding herself

KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE • The award-winning author shares her top five reads with Judith Spelman

Under the Microscope • James McCreet applies his forensic criticism to the beginning of a reader’s work-in-progress

Find a new perch • Has a regular writing gig dried up? Looking for new places to pitch? Esther Chilton looks at re-evaluating the market to find new slots for your writing

Go to the dogs • Add animal magic to your fiction with help from Margaret James

I wish I’d known…

What springs to mind? •...


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The saying goes that “everyone has a story in them” and it’s the mission of Writing Magazine to help you get yours out. Brought to you by real experts who know what it takes to improve your writing or get published, this monthly magazine is a must-have for all writers. Whether you write fiction, poetry, drama, children’s books, non-fiction or anything else, each issue features tips, practical exercises and real-life advice, that will not only help you get all that creativity onto the paper but also, get your name and profile out into the industry. With writing masterclasses from professionals, industry news, events listings, competitions where you can submit your work for fantastic prizes and real paid writing opportunities, Writing Magazine has everything you need to hone and improve your talents.

Writing Magazine

Welcome…

THE WORLD OF WRITING • Bad sex, zeitgeisty pronouns and publishers going in for the chop are all part for the course in the wide world of writing

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • We want to hear your news and views on the writing world, your advice for fellow writers – and don’t forget to tell us what you would like to see featured in a future issue…

WRITERS’ VOICE A good rep? • The Society of Authors’ Martin Reed looks at what an agent does – and whether you need one

Books for life • Nothing gives literary agent Piers Blofeld more cause for celebration than the power of reading to positively influence young lives

2020 vision • What does the year ahead hold in store for writers, publishers and readers? WM experts and guests share their thoughts on trends in 2019 and what they expect to see over the next twelve months

WHERE East MEETS West • A locked-room mystery set in the 1920s, Abir Mukherjee’s latest novel started in tribute to crime queen Agatha Christie, he tells Tina Jackson

Going the DISTANCE • Author James McCreet talks to writer Liz Champion about problems with her work-in-progress

Going round again • Writing is all about repeat business, says Adrian Magson

ASK A LITERARY CONSULTANT • The New Year is a good time to submit your manuscript. Helen Corner-Bryant starts 2020 with a two-parter advising a new writer on how to get ready to submit.

Celebrate yourself • What would your perfect celebration day consist of? Create a personalised celebration of who you are in these creative writing exercises from Jenny Alexander

The style & technique of ELIZABETH TAYLOR • Tony Rossiter looks at a novelist who wrote about relationships and everyday life with wit and compassion

VICTORIA SELMAN • The author of contemporary crime thriller Blood for Blood tells Dolores Gordon Smith about her path to publication

Time for new growth? • If your writing life is in a rut and your words feel pointless, follow the example of Glynis Scrivens and let your creativity evolve and your writing develop in new directions

Odd Couple Short Story Competition

The Lake, Two Septembers Ago

Reviewing the situation • Jane Wenham Jones advises a new author wanting their book reviewed not to underestimate the growing influence of peer reviews

Under the covers • New novelist Gillian Harvey is considering rebranding herself

KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE • The award-winning author shares her top five reads with Judith Spelman

Under the Microscope • James McCreet applies his forensic criticism to the beginning of a reader’s work-in-progress

Find a new perch • Has a regular writing gig dried up? Looking for new places to pitch? Esther Chilton looks at re-evaluating the market to find new slots for your writing

Go to the dogs • Add animal magic to your fiction with help from Margaret James

I wish I’d known…

What springs to mind? •...


Expand title description text