Writing Magazine

Forget the monsters - the real scream this October is realising there are just TWO MONTHS left until the First 5K Novel Prize closes! 🏆💻 That is only 60 days to: ✅ Perfect your opening hook ✅ Fine-tune your distinct author voice ✅ Polish your first 5,000 words

Winter Haunts is officially TWO WEEKS away! 🕯️📜 Get ready for a weekend packed with atmospheric masterclasses, gothic fiction inspiration, and expert author panels. Have you got your notebook ready? ✍️ writ.me/WinterHaunts26

The spookiest season of all... 😱👻 Take a deep breath, close your extra tabs, and write just 100 words today. You've got this! ✍️

Ever wondered what a competition judge is really looking for in your slush pile submission? Judge Monica Chakraverty breaks down what stands out to her in the first 5,000 words of a novel entry. Enter the First 5k Prize now! 🔗 writ.me/First5

Don’t let that unfinished draft haunt you! 🎃 How close are you to typing ‘The End’ on your first 5,000 words?👇 writ.me/First5

Finish this sentence in the comments using only 10 words: 'The door opened, and...' 🚪👇 🏆 Writing a novel? Check out our £5,000 First 5K Novel Prize to win cash, gain industry feedback, and kickstart your publishing journey.  writ.me/First5

Want to know what's going on in the world of publishing?📚✨ Look no further than our brand new Get Published page on the Writers Online website! Click here 👉writ.me/Get-Published

How do you craft an original magic system without getting lost in worldbuilding? 🔮📜 Debut fantasy author Bel Banta (The Court of Venus) shares her step-by-step tips for fantasy writers on the Writers Online blog! Read the full guide today. writ.me/47wkTv3

The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize celebrates exceptional women writers and unputdownable novels! Previous winners include bestselling authors Gail Honeyman and Sara Collins. Enter for the chance to win £1,500 and gain valuable literary agent feedback lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-cav… #ad

There is something magical about stepping away from the daily noise and giving your manuscript the dedicated time it deserves. Our writers had an unforgettable experience at our recent Buckden Towers retreat - and now, it’s your turn! Bookings are OPEN for our next retreat!