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Last chance to sign up to our online tutorial TOMORROW evening from 6 to 8 pm BST!Learn how to harness both imagination and technique to create characters that come alive on the page and keep readers turning pages...To find out more, go to the link in our bio!
#character #writing #writingworkshop #writingtutorial #writingcraft

“I’m writing a first draft and reminding mysel

“I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.”
– Shannon Hale, Author of 'Austenland'.#authorquote #quote #firstdraft #writing #writingtips #writinglife

"It's a to and fro." @emmadarwinwriter on how char

"It's a to and fro."
@emmadarwinwriter on how character and story are inextricably tangled.Fill two needs with one deed! Learn to master both character AND plot at our live, online tutorial on character this coming Thursday April 18, 6-8pm BST.
For more info, go to the link in our bio.#onlinetutorial #writingtutorial #writingworkshop #writingcharacter

Have you considered bypassing literary agents and

Have you considered bypassing literary agents and submitting directly to an independent publisher?Two BPA clients, Lindsey Mellon and Philippa Ronan, were recently published by indie publisher @northsidehouseuk and they share their experience in our latest Q&A (link in bio!).#authorqanda #indiepublisher #independentpublisher #publishing #publishingtips

“Plot is no more than footprints left in the sno

“Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations.”
– Ray Bradbury, Author of 'Zen in the Art of Writing'.#authorquote #płot #character #writing #writingtips #writingcommunity

What is at the heart of your plot? The answer is:

What is at the heart of your plot?
The answer is: your characters.
In other words, plot stems from character and character is revealed through plot...In our upcoming tutorial, Thurs April 18 6-8 pm BST, @emmadarwinwriter will go through what makes a character compelling and how to bring character development to the root of your writing process.For more, check out the link in our bio!
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Check out the @winchester_books_festival taking place April 19-21st!
Not only do they have plenty of talks with fantastic writers, but they're also hosting a trio of panels with publishing industry experts for emerging writers!To find out more about their various events, click on the link in our bio or go straight to https://winchesterbooksfestival.com/.#bookfestival #writing #authorpanel #authortalk #writingevent #writingfestival

📣 Exciting news! 📣 2023 First Novel Award lo

📣 Exciting news! 📣
2023 First Novel Award longlistee @emmacowing has secured a book deal with @hodderbooks ! 🥳Emma's debut historical novel 'The Show Woman' is inspired by the fascinating life of her great aunt, a trapeze artist and bareback horse rider. We can't wait to read it, many congratulations Emma!For more, go to the link in our bio.
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