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Calling all thriller writers! 🔎
Join us on Zoom on Weds 1 Jul for a conversation with bestselling author & CBC tutor @mserinkelly.bsky.social. We'll discuss the inspiration behind her addictive new thriller #TheNightStairs and her approach to the craft of crime writing.
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Write the story you’d love to read with advice from @mariankeyes.bsky.social!
Across five weeks, Marian gives her take on how to find your authentic writing voice & have a beautiful time working on your novel.
Starts next Thurs, enrol now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
Hannah Boursnell: 'If your book has a clear and compelling USP, then it's always going to stand out' 🌟
Non-fiction editor & tutor of our Writing Your Non-Fiction Proposal course Hannah Boursnell shares what makes a good non-fiction proposal and what she enjoys about working with budding writers.
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During this 75-minute Q&A, Erin Kelly will discuss the inspiration behind her latest thriller The Night Stairs and share her approach to the craft of crime writing.
In this interview Hannah Boursnell, tutor of our new one-day course Writing Your Non-Fiction Proposal, shares her advice for budding non-fiction writers.
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:
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'What’s at the heart of your novel? Start by asking yourself what story you’re trying to tell' 📚
If you’re looking for advice on how to plan your novel, here are ten steps to help you get started:
Ten top tips to get your novel going on a sure footing and to feel good about you new writing project.
Our six-week Writing Short Stories course starts next week!
Hone your storytelling skills & shape brilliantly disciplined prose with teaching from award-winning short story writer and novelist, Cynan Jones.
Learn more: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
Join us in the Curtis Brown offices for our Novel-Writing Summer School! 🌞
15 students will join us for teaching from Jake Arnott. Plus you'll practise pitching with Curtis Brown literary agents Lucy Morris and Rachel Goldblatt.
Apply by 29 Jun: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/novel...
Kate Murray-Browne: 'I approach each book with openness and curiosity' 📖
We spoke to author, freelance editor and mentor on our Complete Your Manuscript programme, Kate Murray-Browne, about her editing process and what she enjoys most about working with aspiring authors.
We're delighted to be hosting an event with Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and writing teacher @sarahlkaufman.bsky.social!
We'll discuss Sarah's latest non-fiction book #VerbYourEnthusiasm, her approach to storytelling & other insights into the writing process.
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'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.
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Writing a novel and not sure where to start? Here are 10 simple steps on how to plan your novel and get you started on your writing journey.
Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and writing teacher Sarah L. Kaufman will talk about her latest non-fiction book Verb Your Enthusiasm, her approach to storytelling, and other insights into the writing…
In this blog Heather Darwent, author of The Things We Do To Our Friends and A Sharp Scratch, shares her advice for engineering the perfect plot twist in your writing.
