The results are in for our Lockdown Short Story Competition. We are delighted to announce the results, as follows: 1st Place: Dusty Bottles by Julia Spargo 2nd Place: The Watcher by Anna Ellam Joint 3rd Place: The Task and Finish Group by Dan Harwood 14 Days Lockdown by Helen Cormack We would like to extend…Continue reading Lockdown Short Story Competition Results

We are in the process of putting together our WRUK Novel Writing Method that will see a new novelist write their novel and have it publication ready in 12 months. Requiring only the desire and the time to commit and, of course, the ability to write, our budding novelists will be mentored and have the…Continue reading Want to write your first novel?

We are now introducing a new subscription model for our member’s only online platform. Instead of a single payment, we will move to a monthly subscription with two levels to choose from: Our Standard subscription costs just £5 per month, and comes with these great benefits: Access to all of our online writer’s guides. These…Continue reading New Member Subscription Model

The Writers’ Retreat UK Monday Writer’s Group has met for its third time, now. Delivered remotely via Zoom, the group starts at 19:30 (BST) and runs for 90 minutes. The group was set up to bring writers together during lockdown but it is clear that the format is working well and it will be continued,…Continue reading Writer’s Group – Successful Trial

As writers, we spend our time immersed in plot and character, building stories that aim to engage and enthral our readers. The craft of becoming a successful writer is often one that is often a labour of love, hate, block, flow, elation, despair and many more emotions, along the way. The way to become a…Continue reading Can Actors Help Writers? Sure They Can!