Writing 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.

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Welcome…

THE WORLD OF WRITING • Flying round the literary epicentre that is Miscellany Manors this month, buzzwords, buzzy books, a great intro and satisfying ends!

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 To the next UK government… • The Society of Authors’ Nicola Solomon and Martin Reed set out the issues they will be campaigning on for the benefit of writers, whichever party is in power going into 2020

A novel in a year? A PRACTICAL PLAN • Aim high and spend the next twelve months producing a finished novel by following this month-by-month plan from author James McCreet.

Planning for productivity • Follow Rachel Brimble’s tips to make 2020 your most productive year ever

STRADDLING the GENERATION gap • A former psychotherapist, Salley Vickers lets characters and family dynamics evolve naturally in her thoughtful novels, as she tells Tina Jackson

SHOW UP for success • Follow the advice from short story powerhouse Lynne Hackles to achieve your ambitions of being commercially published in 2020

Challenges

You can do it! • Adrian Magson urges you to believe in your abilities and be the best writer you can

ASK A LITERARY CONSULTANT • Helen Corner-Bryant advises a writer in full Nanowrimo flow how to edit their surge of words into a finished first draft

The style & technique of ANNE BRONTË • On the bicentenary of her birth Tony Rossiter takes a look at the novels of the youngest of the Brontë sisters

How I got published • The author of thirteen books including the autobiographical guide to true celebration, The Heavenly Party, tells Dolores Gordon Smith about her path to publication

From the OTHE SIDER OF THE DESK • Meetings between publishers and prospective authors don’t always go to plan, notes literary agent Piers Blofeld

GRIN AND BEAR IT • Plunge into these creative writing exercises from Jenny Alexander

WIN! £750 IN CASH PRIZES & PUBLICATION • Dialogue-only short story Competition

NIGHT BUS TO LONDON

Wish list (for writers) • What would make the best Christmas present for a writer? Jane Wenham Jones has some suggestions

Under the covers • Gillian Harvey isn’t worried in the run-up to her first novel’s publication. Not even a bit. Honest.

CHRISTOPHER HADLEY • The journalist and historian shares his top five reads with

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

YOU CAN’T BEAT A SYSTEM • Patrick Forsyth explains how a well-organised approach produces the best non-fiction writing.

What’s so funny? • Margaret James tackles the art of tickling readers’ funny bones in your romantic comedies

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