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Jericho Writers
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A community founded by writers, for writers ✍️
Creators of friendly and inspiring courses, editorial services & events that launch careers #WritingCommunity

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The First 500 deadline is almost here! ⏰✍️

Want to know exactly what our team looks for in those crucial opening 500 words?

Swipe through for the highlights ➡️ and if you want to dive deeper, read the full blog on our website: zurl.co/GOESO
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Karen’s novel 'Luca' is now published and on Amazon. Karen says: 'The ongoing support and advice from JW was invaluable. Being featured in Critique Club, where I received some really favourable comments, stopped me from giving up! Last chance to get 30% OFF Premium Membership! Offer ends 1 December.
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Congratulations to Beth Rogers (pen name B B Elsin)! Beth’s novel 'Heroes and Traitors' was published in October! Beth says: 'JW was recommended to me by a successful author. I have been very grateful for the regular contact to encourage my writing progress, and for the vast library of sources.'
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ever wondered how to make sure the descriptive passages in your work-in-progress pull the reader in, instead of boring them or info dumping? Allow Dr Anna Vaught, @bookwormvaught.bsky.social, to enlighten you...
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🌟We're hiring!🌟
If you're an author or creative writing teacher, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for three tutors to join our fabulous team. Visit our website to find out more and apply before 5 December: zurl.co/RItsK
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you've ever wondered whether our Self-Edit Your Novel course is worth it - or whether you should bother applying for our free bursary place - allow course leader Debi Alper to enlighten you...
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Comparative titles: the ultimate cheat code for getting your book noticed. Ella Berthoud, bibliotherapist and co-author of 'The Novel Cure,' is here to prescribe the perfect matches for your readers.
Special Offer: 30% OFF Premium Membership throughout November: zurl.co/oHw7Q
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Harry Bigham shares why every great book needs a sense of purpose. It’s what gives your story weight, depth, and meaning beyond the plot. If you want your writing to really resonate with readers, discovering your story’s purpose is the place to start: zurl.co/dr1Nx
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
For a limited time, get 30% off Premium Membership and exclusive savings on our expert-led writing courses. Take the step, finish your book, get noticed, and finally feel like the writer you’ve always wanted to be.
Join now:zurl.co/4U2Wg
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last year, we had over 1,000 writers throw their stories into the ring, and wow some of those first 500 words were unforgettable. But don’t just take it from us. Let’s hear from some of last year’s finalists. Read the blog online. Deadline: Enter by midnight, GMT 30 November 2025
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November 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We’re delighted to share that Zoë has been placed in the Top 100 of the Cheshire Novel Prize, out of more than 1,500 entries! Earlier this year, Zoë completed the Path to Publication course. Want to feel this confident submitting your own work? 30% OFF Premium Membership throughout November!
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🏃Run, don't walk...🏃 We're offering one lucky author the chance to win a bursary place on the next Self-Edit Your Novel course, which starts on 6 January 2026.
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We'd like to say a very big thank you to Janice Hallett - the guest author on our current Path To Publication course, who delivered a fantastic guest tutorial for our students last night! We think the happy faces in this screen shot speak for themselves 😊
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Geoff's short stories have now been published in eight different fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and mystery anthologies! We can’t wait to see what imaginative worlds he brings to life next. Special Offer: 30% OFF Premium Membership throughout November! Don’t miss your chance to grow, learn and shine.
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A huge thank you to our brilliant sponsors for supporting this year’s First 500 Novel Competition. We’re genuinely grateful, your backing helps us champion writers and create opportunities like this. Swipe through to meet the sponsors who make it possible➡️Entries are still open!
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Harry Bingham shares his insights on writing realistic fiction and why research matters. He breaks down how the right technical details, carefully chosen nouns, and real-world facts can make your story feel authentic, immersive, and believable....without overwhelming the reader.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Writers, we want to read your work! This is your chance to share your WIP with our team and fellow writers for feedback. We’ll be critiquing the first 400 words from 5 Premium Members’ submissions. To get on the list, register for the event and submit your piece. Deadline: tomorrow, 19 November.
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Congratulations to the wonderful @itsemmacooper on the publication of her latest novel, The Truth About You and Me! 👏🌟🎉
It tells the story of Maggie and Jack, who meet during the late night screening of a movie and start to fall in love...
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Heidi's first book 'The Other Boy' was published with Tule Publishing in June. She has now signed a 3-book deal for her current series and already has another series in the pipeline! Want to become a Premium Member and follow in Heidi's footsteps? Take advantage of 30% off, November only!
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Hooray! Rachel Davidson is back with another update on her progress with the Ultimate Novel Writing Programme. In this vlog, she explores the relationship between a book's beginning and its end - and explains why finishing a novel satisfactorily might mean looking back, as well as forward...
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations! Jo has self-published four children’s picture books and a colouring book. Jo says: "The courses and lectures on Jericho Writers are excellent and constantly expand my knowledge and skill as an author." Want to become a Premium Member? Join today:zurl.co/Th1sX
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Like our posts? Then why not consider Premium Membership! Get weekly live events, video courses and masterclasses, plus join a community of thousands of fellow authors 💪
Right now, we're offering a fantastic 30% off Premium Membership. There'll never be a better time to join us! zurl.co/HsEYB
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thinking about entering the First 500 Novel Competition? Last year’s winner Stephanie Torrance shares how entering changed everything for her from confidence boosts to free Jericho Writers membership, agent feedback, and even a finished draft.

Entries are open now: zurl.co/b1k8d
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you want to strengthen your muscles, you go to the gym. If you want to strengthen your manuscript, we recommend the best-selling Self-Edit Your Novel course - no spandex required!
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Harry Bingham shares what car rides with his kids taught him about writing: imagination is easy, but making it real, fresh, and coherent? That’s the hard part. The lesson for writers: don’t just dream, discipline your ideas and make them sing. zurl.co/XDPTb
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM