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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 18d

🔗 Interested in working with Holly as a mentee, or on the Ultimate Novel Writing Programme? Visit our website to find out more: zurl.co/OFDsS

Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 18d

The journeys should be simple, but with a lost schoolchild seeking help, a teenage daughter suddenly going missing, and dangerous criminals on the prowl, there is peril at every corner...
Congratulations on this fantastic story, Holly! 🎉👏✨

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 18d

'59 Minutes' follows the journey of three women trying to make it home and protect their families after finding out that missiles are set to destroy England in less than an hour.

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 18d

Today, we're celebrating the launch of Holly Seddon's highly-anticipated novel, '59 Minutes'. Already being described as "on another level" and "a gut-punch of a novel", we can't wait to read this tense, heart-wrenching book.

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 19d

Heartiest congratulations to our very own Becca Day, whose latest thriller 'The Secret At Number Seven' was published last week! 👏🌟🎉
We can't wait to get our hands on it... Have you read it yet?

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 25d

🔗 If you'd like to know more about the Ultimate Novel Writing Programme, book a call with the courses team today! zurl.co/QAaSd You can also visit our website for more information.

Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 25d

It's a step forward on the path to publication, and can be a key way to get your manuscript noticed. Typically, one in three Ultimate Novel Writing Programme students have an agent interested in their work by the end of the course!

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 25d

The online showcase is a vital point in the course - and a moment of intense vulnerability for our writers - as participants share their work live, then receive feedback from publishing industry professionals.

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 25d

We want to offer our congratulations and a huge 🎉well done🎉 to all the Ultimate Novel Writing Programme students who took part in last week's online showcases with literary agents 👏👏👏

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 26d

With a little help from her, hopefully you'll soon be able to say: 'I ain't afraid of no ghosts...' 👻 zurl.co/rDeYF

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 26d

'Ghosting' is something most authors (and agents!) have experienced at one time or another - but what are you supposed to do when it happens to you?
Click through to the blog for sound advice from best-selling author and Path To Publication tutor Kate Harrison.

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 26d

If there's one issue we hear about more than any other, it's the problem we tackled in yesterday's Tuesday newsletter. What do you do when you've poured your heart and soul into a manuscript, steeled yourself to submit it to literary agents and then hear... nothing?

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 27d

If you're interested in joining us or would like to apply for the next available bursary place, visit the Self-Edit Your Novel page on our website: zurl.co/P8KMD

Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 27d

Hardish will now work with tutors Debi Alper and Emma Darwin on honing key aspects of her manuscript - and we know the process works, as many previous students have gone on to publishing success!
The course will run again in January and is already open for applications...

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 27d

... I’m looking forward to being able to further polish my writing and story so that it’s more engaging and absorbing for its readers. Thank you Jericho Writers!"

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · 27d

Massive congratulations to Hardish Dhaliwal - the winner of our latest Self-Edit Your Novel course bursary! 🎉🌟✨
Hardish says: "I’m delighted and grateful to be awarded the Self-Edit Course bursary. My end goal is to write a novel that ‘sings’, and editing is a crucial part of the process...

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 11

Only a few spaces remain - so if you're keen to join us, secure your spot now! 🏃🏃🏃 zurl.co/Yyc1N

Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 11

Led by publishing sensation Kate Harrison, you'll spend eight weeks polishing your story until it shines, perfecting your pitch and submission package and learning how to identify your readership - as well as which literary agents might be the right fit for you.

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 11

In case you missed it... The incredible Janice Hallett is the guest author who'll be working with us on this winter's Path To Publication course!
If you have a manuscript that you'd like to see traditionally published, ✨this✨ is the course for you.

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 10

Meanwhile, if you're thinking seriously about self-publishing a book, don't miss this winter's Simply Self-Publish course. More information here! zurl.co/kBR6Z

Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 10

Don't forget: you can get our weekly emails, packed with FREE writing tips and resources, sent direct to your inbox by signing up here: zurl.co/8LkHH

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 10

In yesterday's Tuesday newsletter, we featured a blog post from the fantastic L M West, who has blazed her own publication trail and was kind enough to share some of what she's learnt 🌟 zurl.co/qkMlc

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 8

🔗 Interested in getting one-to-one support from a literary agent yourself? Find out more here: zurl.co/ItzvB

Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 8

I'd almost given up by that point, so I probably wouldn't have approached Bridge House or been offered this deal without it."

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Jericho Writers @jerichowriters.bsky.social · Sep 8

Karen won an agent one-to-one session through a Jericho Writers competition, and says: "The lovely chat with Jon helped me with my query package for Vivo, and encouraged me to keep sending it.

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