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No matter where you are on your creative writing journey, we can help you build your knowledge and grow your creativity. Updated weekly, our blog will inspire and support you with tips & tricks and useful resources.
The Derbyshire Writing School Interns
We are very excited to be introducing you to our interns! We’re working with the University of Derby to offer three paid internships over summer 2022.
This is part of the Universities DRIVEN project, working with business in Derbyshire to provide practical, paid internships to graduates. It’s going to be a summer full of writing, and we can’t wait.
Your Easy Guide To Getting a Literary Agent Today
For many writers, getting an agent is the dream. It’s the pinnacle of success that means ‘you’ve made it’.
This reputation and expectation can seem excessive, but agents open doors. An agent can (and should) make your life easier as a writer.
How To Give Useful Feedback On Written Work
It’s one thing plucking up the courage to write – but giving feedback too? Where do you even start?
Giving useful feedback on written work is a different, but vital aspect in every writer’s life. Although it can take a while to adjust.
4 Thought Provoking Methods To Use When Planning Your Novel
Planning a novel can feel daunting.
You may have the idea, the characters, or even a scene in mind, but how do you feed this through your pen onto paper? How do you take your story further? How on earth do you write the full 80,000 words?