The The Literary Consultancy Self Editing Fiction course is now SOLD OUT, but we have spaces left on our Non Fiction course, starting 30th April. Are you a memoirist or creative non fiction writer looking for tips and tricks to self edit with confidence? Join us here: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/self-edi…

I would like to read fiction novels about and by women over 50. What would you suggest?

🧵✍️We read synopses every day and we feel your pain. A thread on writing a strong one-page synopsis for your novel.
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#WriteCBC task from Ally Zetterberg: Write a tweet-length scene centred on a miscommunication. Your characters are having a conversation in a public setting. One person in the conversation misinterprets the interaction. How does this cause tension between your characters?

Want to learn more about how to self-publish your book? Sign up for this free Queensland Writers Centre workshop for #indieauthors in Brisbane/Meanjin

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English has no word meaning to summon a sound from memory. Or a taste, a touch, a smell. Only sight has that privilege with “visualise”, or “picture”. Suggestions welcome. #wordquery

The BBC has launched a new website and app for users outside the UK. As well as an updated design and sections for more content they have new adtech capabilities with 'more premium high impact ad units' and more advanced targeting bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/bb…

Ok- how does anyone, I mean a visiting scholar, go about finding cheap-ish accommodation in New York? Please tell me if you have any inside info on places that might offer a room close to NYPL! #AcademicTwitter #NewYorkCity

Who reads a lot of speculative fiction and is based in so-called Australia? I'm looking for reviewers for the online section of Meanjin Quarterly. DMs open 📨

Due Monday: apply for the beautiful Meanjin InPlace Residency, made possible by Creative Australia!
Two weeks, a $5k stipend, plus up to $5k support!
InPlace partners with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Corporation and Parks Victoria to make heritage buildings available for artists:

Pod people! I'm looking for yr NEW podcasts ⭐️launching April & onwards⭐️for possible review in Financial Times. I like shows with rare/topical subjects that are doing something interesting with the form.
Less keen on self-help, bro-casts or 'person interviews a guest every week' pods TIA🎧

Literary Agents of Change (Literary Agents of Change) has launched the Equity Directory, an online directory designed to help querying authors/illustrators find and connect with BIPOC agents and foster community.

Explore the directory:
equitydirectory.org

What’s the best gift I can give my daughter at 16? The same gift my mother gave me | Ranjana Srivastava theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Baby dragon on the back steps. I’m hoping the new arrivals are more comfortable around us when they grow bigger and share the garden. The adult dragons we have now mostly run away.

Hello, do I know anyone who has successfully set up a newsletter for writers/readers that has gained traction for them, who would be up for running a practical 'how I did it' session on this? Paid! Please get in touch, RTs appreciated x #writingcommunity #writerslift

On Tues 5 March the Nielsen BookData Webinar will cover how to get your books in front of booksellers, the highlights of the Aus book market, how the industry uses BookScan, and how it can help to inform your publishing decisions.

Register your interest: tinyurl.com/54fwc476

Authors who've published books—any form—I'm v curious about something (not seeking advice): What did your book cover negotiation process look like?

(i.e. Did you get shown a selection to pick from, did you not have much say, did you get asked to make a mood board, etc)

The COVID-safe strategies Australian scientists are using to protect themselves from the virus abc.net.au/news/2024-01-2…

There are frosty scenes in the countryside around Hawarden.

This one looks like it might inspire a piece of prose or poetry, so here's a Thursday writing challenge: share your favourite piece of chilly literature, or have a go at writing your own!

#writingchallenge #ice #frost

One of my favourite book awards. Worth checking out their site for book cover inspiration too.