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Bloomsbury News & Events @bloomsburynews.bsky.social · 3d

📖 For over 6 million adults, reading just got easier 📖

Introducing Bloomsbury's Dyslexia-Friendly Editions: 11 bestselling @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social in a format designed specifically for those with dyslexia - so we can all enjoy #BooksWithoutBarriers

🔗 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/l...

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 3d

Don't miss your last chance to sign up for this week's masterclass with Nussaibah Younis, whose book 'Fundamentally' was shortlisted for the @womensprize.bsky.social 2025!

Book: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 13d

Author of Fundamentally (Shortlisted for the Women's Prize 2025) Nussaibah Younis will delve into writing social & political satire in this masterclass. covering tone, technique & purpose!

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/dare-be-funny-writing-social-and-political-satire

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 3d

Is there a story you’d love to tell?

Join Lara Feigel, an award-winning writer of memoir, history and group biography, for this online course where you will explore essential elements of #writing non-fiction: craft & technique; voice & story.

Book now: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 6d

'Publishing 101' is a new series of W&A events in which we hone in on a key element of the #submission and/or #publication process. And we kick off with a session dedicated to #pitching your book!

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/publishing-101-pitching-your-book

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 7d

It’s time to turn your book idea into a manuscript. Critically acclaimed author @williamryan.bsky.social leads a 6 week course designed to interrogate your plot, ask key questions of your characters, opening & setting, & stress-test your work-in-progress!

www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

So we're heading to Bristol for the weekend (and a few days next week) to go to this conference! Can't say I'm not also a little bit excited to go take the Hangar 16R tour and generally toot around the Aerospace Bristol (taking many, many reference photos) and numerous other museums as well! 😃

Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 22d

At our 'How to Get Published' conference in Bristol on 4th Oct you'll have the chance to hear from #authors Claire Fuller & Lily Dunn, who will be sharing their advice on #writing & the publication process.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-get-published-bristol-2025

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 7d

Can't wait to see you there Chris!

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 7d

Such a beautiful poem - thanks for sharing 📘

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Bloomsbury News & Events @bloomsburynews.bsky.social · 7d

Explore and celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with some of our best #books by Black #authors for this year's theme of 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'.

Find your next great read, expand your bookshelf, and take off into worlds beyond your own!

Take a look: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 7d

Such beautiful covers!

Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 7d

The Bloomsbury Mentorship Programme is open for applications until Friday 10th October! 📚 📚

Bloomsbury are looking for unpublished fiction writers from underrepresented backgrounds who want to develop their craft.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VKsoIW

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Bloomsbury News & Events @bloomsburynews.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Enter the Bloomsbury Mentorship Programme by 10 October! 📣

We want to help change the future of publishing to tell stories that reflect our community. And we want to properly support underrepresented authors in this work.

Enter by submitting your writing: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/b...

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Book Aid International @bookaidint.bsky.social · 12d

Calling all humour writers!

Make sure you book your tickets for @writersandartists.bsky.social upcoming masterclass with Nussaibah Younis. All details are below⤵️

Brilliantly, the proceeds from ticket sales will also help us send more brand-new books worldwide.

#BookSky

Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 13d

Author of Fundamentally (Shortlisted for the Women's Prize 2025) Nussaibah Younis will delve into writing social & political satire in this masterclass. covering tone, technique & purpose!

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/dare-be-funny-writing-social-and-political-satire

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 9d

We can't wait to see you at the Coast is Queer Festival where we will be speaking to #literaryagents about what they are looking for, and how queer writers can get their work published!

Find out more: https://coastisqueer.com/event/queer-publishing-day-agent-industry-panel/

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 12d

Want to hear from a Bloomsbury editor? Join us for a ‘Meet the Editor’ session with Therese Keating, Senior Commissioning Editor at Bloomsbury’s crime, mystery & horror imprint @bloomsburyraven.bsky.social

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/meet-editor-therese-keating

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 13d

Author of Fundamentally (Shortlisted for the Women's Prize 2025) Nussaibah Younis will delve into writing social & political satire in this masterclass. covering tone, technique & purpose!

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/dare-be-funny-writing-social-and-political-satire

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 15d

Want to write &/or illustrate picture books? Join us for 'How to Write & Illustrate Picture Books' an online course w author Eva Wong Nava & illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta. By the course end you’ll have a first draft & storyboard of a picture book.

Book: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 16d

Have you ever considered a career in publishing? Join us
in Bristol to hear from publishing professionals & recruitment specialists. They will discuss the roles available in publishing, ways in & application tips.

Book: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

With @bloomsburynews.bsky.social

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 19d

Not sure where to start with your academic book idea? 📚

The Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship offers a year of expert guidance to help you shape your work and prepare for publication.

Applications are now open, for the UK only.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4eb5r8F

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 20d

'One book builds on the next, even if that's not always apparent from the outside.'

We spoke with author Laura Vogt about her new novel Woman, Idle, and to find out more about her writing process.

Read: https://bit.ly/4mgVvhB

#writingadvice #authors #fiction

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 20d

#Author Claire Daverley (Talking at Night) will explore how to put romantic relationships onto the page in this masterclass. She’ll share her how you might forge a connection between two people, how you might bring them together or keep them apart.

Book: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 22d

At our 'How to Get Published' conference in Bristol on 4th Oct you'll have the chance to hear from #authors Claire Fuller & Lily Dunn, who will be sharing their advice on #writing & the publication process.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-get-published-bristol-2025

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 23d

Do you know about the Royal Literary Fund and their generous grants programme? 📖 💷

They offer both short-term and long-term hardship grants to published writers who are in need of support.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4gv9LSU

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 24d

Do you want to develop your #book idea, taking it from an idea to a book?

In this #writing course Natalie Young will take you through each stage of story development, asking you to consider structure & hook, character & voice, plot & publishing.

Book: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

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Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 26d

Are you a writer? Join author Lily Dunn (Sins of My Father: A Daughter, A Cult, A Wild Unravelling) as she shares insight into writing & how to get published, whether you are writing fiction or memoir.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-get-published-bristol-2025

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