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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Jun 25

LGBTQ+ writers with works in progress, you have until July 2nd to submit a short sample of writing to @TLCUK for the chance to win free professional feedback and 1:1 coaching. All applicants also get an invitation to an exclusive writing masterclass!

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Announcing the Michael Langan LGBTQ+ Free Reads 2025 - The Literary Consultancy

TLC hosts 9th year of LGBTQ+ Free Reads for Pride 2025

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Jun 17

Join Nataliya Asare for a calming, grounding yoga session at Yellowave on Brighton Beach. Clear the mind and rejuvenate the senses, with gentle movement and breathwork. 🌊

30 June 9:30am
22 July 4pm

Part of our Wellbeing for Writers season.

#YogaForWriters #BrightonYoga #YogaForWellbeing

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Jun 13

Next First Tuesday Writers' Club is on the #PsychicDistance technique many published writers swear by — with acclaimed crime writer @susanallott.bsky.social

Will it bring your writing to the next level?

Book now: newwritingsouth.com/psychic-mapp...

#CreativeWritingWorkshop #OnlineWritingWorkshop

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Jun 13

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Make time for your writing too on Mondays throughout this month and into July! newwritingsouth.com/draw-breath/

So glad you enjoyed your Monday morning with us @reniadeb.com 🙌

reni 🦌🫜 @reniadeb.com · Jun 9

delectable monday morning start with @newwritingsouth.bsky.social and this sea view, getting the writing written

a laptop, blue headphones and a mug of coffee sit on a desk, with a beautiful view of the sea in the background

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · May 28

Introducing Origin Stories: Retold - 2 #WritingWorkshops & a talk 16-20 June, exploring stories & science of 'origin': how they get told, what they mean and how we might retell them. In partnership with @brightonuni.bsky.social newwritingsouth.com/origin-stori...

#NatureWriting #BrightonWriters

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · May 16

Welcome to Wellbeing for Writers events, Summer 2025! Now more than ever, writing is often a solitary journey, full of challenges that demand resilience. This summer, we’re creating space for writers to nurture their creativity and well-being. newwritingsouth.com/draw-breath/

#WritersWellbeing 2/2

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · May 16

Welcome to Wellbeing for Writers events, Summer 2025! Now more than ever, writing is often a solitary journey, full of challenges that demand resilience. This summer, we’re creating space for writers to nurture their creativity and well-being. newwritingsouth.com/draw-breath/

#WritersWellbeing 1/2

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Apr 29

Submissions from #GlobalMajority #NonFiction writers open now for the Mo Siewcharran Prize, hosted by Trapeze: www.thefuturebookshelf.co.uk/landing-page...

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Apr 29

**Publishing Question Time**
An opportunity to put your questions to a publishing professional online.

Thursday, 15 May: Traditional Publishing Question Time with Katie Packer, Editorial Director at Trapeze:

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#GetPublished #PublishingTips #PublishingQuestions

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Laura Bee @writerlaurabee.bsky.social · Apr 26

All in all, a brilliant day. But man, I'm knackered. Headed to Waterstone to buy @kitdewaal.bsky.social's newest, somehow (👀) walked out with three more, bought takeaway sushi, and now I must crash. Thank you @newwritingsouth.bsky.social 😊

Laura Bee @writerlaurabee.bsky.social · Apr 26

Competitions & Prizes Panel!
#PublishingIndustryDay

Sunny Singh, Jhalal Prize
Paul Burston, Polari Prize
Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow, Booker Prize Longlisted Author
Aki Schilz, The Literacy Consultancy

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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Apr 16

ALCS CEO Barbara Hayes will be speaking on the ‘What Are Your Rights?’ panel at @newwritingsouth.bsky.social Publishing Industry Day on 26 April.

More info and tickets here: newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

Publishing Industry Day

Our annual gathering of writers and publishing professionals

newwritingsouth.com

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Apr 16

Wars, earthquakes or elections. There’s something about events like these.

At the next First Tuesday Writers, with Roy McFarlane we will use such events to write personal stories & as springboards to see where characters might begin their journey.

Book now: shorturl.at/Hs475

#WritersWorkshop

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our own Chief Executive Anna Ganley will give the key note speech & sit on the ‘What Are Your Rights?’ panel @newwritingsouth.bsky.social.
📅 Saturday 26 April | 📍 Brighton
🔗 More info & tickets:https://newwritingsouth.com/publishing-and-industry-day/
🎟️ Get 10% off with code WRITINGRIGHTSPANEL

Publishing Industry Day

Our annual gathering of writers and publishing professionals

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Apr 9

Looking for a #LiteraryAgent?

Join us for Publishing Industry Day for insights & advice from creative, forward-thinking agents, plus experts on your writer's rights, prizes, & indie publishers.

& networking drinks, first on us.

Book now!

newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

#GetPublished

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Apr 3

WGGB Senior Organiser John Sailing will be taking part in a panel on the Rights of a Writer @newwritingsouth.bsky.social's Publishing Industry Day for Writers

Sat 26 April, Brighton

10% discount for WGGB members (check your ebulletin!)

newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

Publishing Industry Day

Our annual gathering of writers and publishing professionals

newwritingsouth.com

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Mar 11

Explore the fundamentals of playwrighting with an acclaimed writer for stage and screen.

The Playwright’s Toolkit with Testament. A three-part course designed to give you practical tools.

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#writingcourse #playwright #playwrightworkshop #playwrightcourse

The Playwright's Toolkit with Testament

Explore some of the fundamentals typical to playwrighting in this three part course – writing character and dialogue, unpacking themes, creating effective scenes and some useful approaches to form and...

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Mar 10

Publishing Industry Day: Meet the Agents! 5/5 Tom Killingbeck

Learn what agents are really looking for in a submission and the common missteps that land writers in the “no” pile. Invaluable advice from the experts.

Book now: newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

#PublishingAgents #GetPublished

Publishing Industry Day for Writers 2025: Saturday 26 April, The Old Courtroom, Brighton. Meet the agents! Introducing the Agents Panel: invaluable advice straight from the experts... Tickets on Sale Now!

Tom Killingbeck: at AM Heath specialising in non-fiction, seeking fresh, expert perspectives that open people's minds. He has worked with multi-award winning authors.

Tom is a young white man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark shirt. He sits in front of a book shelf.

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Mar 10

Publishing Industry Day: Meet the Agents! 4/5 Sarah Ballard

Learn what agents are really looking for in a submission and the common missteps that land writers in the “no” pile. Invaluable advice from the experts.

Book now: newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

#PublishingAgents #GetPublished

Sarah Ballard: shortlisted for the British Book Awards Agent of the Year. At C&W after decades of experience as a literary agent, including establishing an agency: United Agents.

Sarah is in front of a plain background. She is a middle-aged white woman with short light brown hair and a dark top.

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Mar 10

Publishing Industry Day: Meet the Agents! 3/5 Ruth Harrison

Learn what agents are really looking for in a submission and the common missteps that land writers in the “no” pile. Invaluable advice from the experts.

Book now: newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

#PublishingAgents #GetPublished

Ruth Harrison (Chair): Director of Spread the Word, London's literature development agency. Opening up opportunities alongside developing and building awareness of new voices.

Ruth sits in front of a bookshelf. Ruth is a white, middle-aged woman with short dark hair and a blue top.

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Mar 10

Publishing Industry Day: Meet the Agents! 2/5 Joe Sedgewick

Learn what agents are really looking for in a submission and the common missteps that land writers in the “no” pile. Invaluable advice from the experts.

Book now: newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

#PublishingAgents #GetPublished

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Mar 10

Publishing Industry Day: Meet the Agents! 1/5 Gyamfia Osei

Learn what agents are really looking for in a submission and the common missteps that land writers in the “no” pile. Invaluable advice straight from the experts.

Book now: newwritingsouth.com/publishing-a...

#WritingAgent #GetPublished

Gyamfia Osei: at Andrew Nurnberg Associates. Gyamfia focuses on children-new adult, bespoke adult fiction and narrative non-fiction. Gyamfia was named as a Bookseller Rising Star in 2024.

Gyamfia Osei stands in front of some plants and lanterns in front of a door to a cafe. She is a young, black woman with long braided hair.

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Simon Maddrell @simonmaddrell.bsky.social · Mar 7

Delighted to appear as a TLC Showcase talking about the two Free Reads I received thanks to @newwritingsouth.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social for my new — but yet to be finalised — debut collection with @outspokenpress.bsky.social

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Feb 28

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Feb 28

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New Writing South @newwritingsouth.bsky.social · Feb 28

*Publishing Industry Day 2025 early bird Tickets ON SALE NOW!*

Find out about your rights as a writer and put questions to the most creative and forward-thinking agents, publishers and publishing experts in the UK.

Book now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-rp...

#GetPublished #BrightonWriters

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