Not long left to join award-winning author @juliecohen.bsky.social on our nine-week course: Writing Romance – Advanced!
Learn to write...
💘 A heart-warming novel
💘 Characters to fall in love with
💘 A page-turning plot
Applications close this weekend: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
'Writing for children and young people gives you enormous freedom. Find your unique voice and be brave!' 💪
Award-winning YA writer and tutor of our six-week online Writing YA & Middle Grade Fiction course @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social shares her advice on writing for younger readers.
Join our In Conversation with Jennie Godfrey event!
During this online Q&A, Jennie will talk about the inspiration behind her latest novel The Barbecue at No. 9 and her major bestselling debut The List of Suspicious Things, her writing process and time studying with us.
Get your £12 ticket:
Have you been mulling over a good story idea but failing to get it started? Or perhaps you're putting words down but feeling unsure of where you're headed with it? 🤯
CBC founder Anna Davis shares her advice on how to start writing a novel:
📣 Last chance to join our Writing Your Synopsis masterclass!
If you're struggling to summarise your story, bestselling author and experienced editor, @richardroper.bsky.social will guide you through the tricky art of writing a synopsis step by step.
Runs this Weds, 7-9pm:
Come write fantasy with me this summer!
'Every good novelist is a reader first' 📚
Award-winning author and tutor of our Writing Romance – Advanced course, @juliecohen.bsky.social shares her thoughts on genre classifications and her top tips for budding romance and commercial fiction authors.
Read the full interview:
⌛ Last chance to join one of our April Bootcamps!
Join us for 30 days of online lessons to help you get to your desk every day! And if you've already taken our original bootcamp, come back for Vol 2 – just £40.
Courses start this Weds, sign up now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/30-day-writi...
There's still time to apply for our Team Assistant position!
As our Team Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of our courses and community, from our London classrooms to our vibrant online spaces.
Apply by 23 Apr: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/job-ad-...
'Every historical novelist will have a different approach to how much research they do before writing. I would say it depends very much on the scope of your story'
Bestselling author, @stephmerritt.bsky.social (S J Parris), shares 6 tips to help you research your historical novel 🔎
We’re looking forward to our first exclusive online event for members of the Writing Studio!
CBC’s founder Anna Davis will be in conversation with Curtis Brown literary agent Rosie Pierce on Weds 22 Apr, 1-2pm (UK time).
Become a member and join us: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/membership/t...
Last chance to apply for Writing Fantasy! 🐉
Write an epic fantasy novel with nine weeks of Zoom teaching, workshops and tutorials led by British Fantasy Award-winner and bestselling author Lucy Holland @silvanhistorian.bsky.social.
Apply by 20 Apr: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
'A novel can be such a big sprawling endeavour that I think the only way through is to break the writing down' 🖊️
Author and tutor of our upcoming Writing Your Novel London course Lizzie Enfield shares her advice for aspiring authors on writing to deadlines and how to create believable characters.
We can't wait to host this conversation with @jenniegauthor.bsky.social!
Join us for an evening on Zoom on Weds 29 April in which Jennie will share the inspiration behind her latest novel #TheBarbecueAtNo9 and her major bestselling debut #TheListOfSuspiciousThings.
Get your £12 ticket now:
Join Founder Director of @womensprize.bsky.social and bestselling author @katemossewriter.bsky.social on our five-week course and bring your passion to the page in compelling fiction with vividly realised settings 🏰
Course starts starts next Thurs: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
'When I read a good plot twist, I feel an immense sense of satisfaction'
Former CBC student, editor & bestselling thriller author Heather Darwent shares her advice for engineering the perfect plot twist, with insights from her latest book #ASharpScratch.
Travel to the past and explore what makes a compelling historical novel on our six-week Writing Historical Fiction course!
@stephmerritt.bsky.social will equip you with the tools to research your story & bring your chosen historical moment to life 📜
Starts next Thurs:
Rebecca Templeton: 'I wanted to write a twist on my favourite fairy tale' 📖
We caught up with CBC alumna Rebecca Templeton to discuss her debut historical fantasy #Lochbound, out now with Sphere @hachetteuk.bsky.social!
There's still time to apply for our Writing TV Drama – Three Months course! 🎬
Work on your original TV drama with insights from industry professionals and teaching from experienced screenwriter, producer & director Jamie Nuttgens.
Apply by 27 Apr: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
'Build in limitations because magic can be plot-breaking' 🔮
We caught up with bestselling fantasy author Lucy Holland @silvanhistorian.bsky.social to discuss what first sparked her love for the fantasy genre, how she incorporates magic into her worldbuilding and our Writing Fantasy course.
Get to the heart of your story and write a great synopsis! 📑
Join bestselling author and experienced editor @richardroper.bsky.social for a two-hour Zoom masterclass on how to write a compelling one-page synopsis for your novel.
Runs 22 Apr, sign up now:
Happy publication day to CBC alumna Camille Booker!
Camille's historical novel #CodeNameFunnelWeb is an epic and sweeping WWII story of love, loss, hope and redemption – out now from Hawkeye Books.
hawkeyebooks.com.au/collections/...
Not long left to join award-winning author @juliecohen.bsky.social on our nine-week Zoom course: Writing Romance – Advanced!
Learn to write...
💘 A heart-warming novel with emotional depth
💘 Characters to fall in love with
💘 A page-turning plot
💌 Apply by 27 Apr:
'Great characters are the beating heart of novels, and that’s possibly even more the case for YA and middle grade fiction' ✨
Award-winning YA author @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social shares her advice on how to create convincing characters for your YA or middle grade novel:
Last chance to enrol on our How to Write Your Novel series!
Whether you’re getting started, battling your way to the end of a draft or polishing your pitch we'll help you with every step of your writing journey.
Courses start this Thurs, enrol now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-wri...
Holly Seddon: 'Suspense only works if the reader cares about the characters' ✒️
We spoke to internationally bestselling thriller writer and CBC tutor @holly.bsky.social about her writing routine, tips for building suspense and what she loves most about working with aspiring authors.
'You need to know the person you are writing about' ✒️
Acclaimed author and tutor of our Writing Short Stories course Cynan Jones shares his advice for weaving a backstory into your narrative.
Read full advice blog:
Not long left to apply for Writing Fantasy! ⚔️
Learn from @silvanhistorian.bsky.social and attend a masterclass with author of bestseller #TheLastStarbornSeer @venetiaconstantine.bsky.social & Editorial Director at Aria, Aubrie Artiano.
Apply by 20 Apr: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
The winner will receive:
🏆 £1,000 cash prize
📚 A place on Curtis Brown Creative’s online writing course
✍🏽 Mentoring sessions with a Headline Eternal editor
💫 Introductory meeting with Curtis Brown agent Sheila Crowley
❤️🔥 Hamper of Headline Eternal romance books
Applications close tomorrow:
