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.

WELCOME

$30M PROPOSAL… AND COUNTING • Support, solidarity, shocks and shut shops – your monthly roundup of all the lit tattle from Miscellany Manors

BABY HORROR

Writers rally for Ukraine

AMAZON CLOSES BOOKSHOPS, BUT THE RIGHT ONES

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LETTERS

Sharing on socials • Advice on how to market your book using social media by Cornerstones editor Becky Hunter

CASH COWS • Piers Blofeld questions the ethics of literary agents who want to make money out of writers, not for them

FINDING THE VOICE TO TELL YOUR STORY • Your voice as a writer and your identity as a human being are inextricably linked, advises writer Nikesh Shukla

Writing crime: Crime scene forensics • There’s more to forensics than just getting the basics right, says author and former police officer T Orr-Munro

Go your own way • Pioneer of rural psychedelia, 21st-century yokel Tom Cox leads Tina Jackson on a merry trail

The shock of the (shiny and) new • Gary Dalkin explains Shiny New Idea Syndrome, and why it’s not always healthy for writers

DYING matters • Consider the end of life in these creative writing exercises from Jenny Alexander

Lianne Dillsworth • The historical novelist describes the years of effort that culminated in her much-anticipated debut Theatre of Marvels

Emily Griffin, publishing director, Century Books

Finding my own ARTIST’S WAY • Rosalind Moody shared Zoom space with Julia Cameron, the legendary creator of the Morning Pages practice

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Hiraeth

The long and the short of it • It’s vital to consider the wordcount of your work in progress, says Adrian Magson

SHELF LIFE • Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of retellings of Ancient Greek myths, shares her five favourite books

JENNIFER SAINT

Your writing critiqued • James McCreet applies his forensic criticism to the first 300 words of a reader’s manuscript

In summary

Editorial calendar • Strong forward planning will greatly improve your chances with freelance submissions. Here are some themes to consider for the coming months.

Positive mental attitude • Accentuate the positive in these writing group exercises from Julie Phillips

CIRCLES’ ROUNDUP • If your writing group would like to feature here, whether you need new members, have an event to publicise or to suggest tips for other groups, email Tina Jackson, tjackson@warnersgroup.co.uk

All Write

QUESTIONS OF FAITH

Dream of Jeannie

Afterlife & laughs

Doing double time in lockdown

ROMANTIC ADVENTURES

IN THE FRAME • Amy Sparkes is impressed by the winning entries in the Writing Magazine Picture Book Prize 2021

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Anti hero

THE POWER OF suggestion • Helen M Walters uses a sinister story from 1902 to look at foreshadowing in short...