The 7 Principles of (Good) Fiction Nobody wants to write formulaic fiction, but in this workshop we’re going to reframe our understanding of what this might mean – knowing what reader expectations are, meeting them, and then exceeding them. When something isn’t working with a manuscript, nine times out of ten the root cause is […]
What Makes A Literary Bestseller? ‘Does literary fiction even sell any more?...’ If you’ve heard similar and are feeling uncertain because literary fiction is your truest passion, don’t be deterred. In this webinar, literary agent Claire Paterson Conrad takes us through the key ingredients of literary fiction that sells – and sells well. Join us […]
This is a free webinar for applicants to our Writing Services Assistant post as part of TLC's efforts to improve access and transparency in the literary industries. If you applied but were not successful, please check your emails for your invitation. You can find our behind the scenes blog about the applications process here. With […]
Write Club Every last Sunday of the month, Being A Writer hosts an online write club from 10am to 12.30pm (UK time). We understand that time is precious, and we want to offer a no-pressure space for writers wanting to check in once a month for some quality writing time. Log in at 9.50am for […]
Wellbeing and Submissions: An Agent's POV Literary agents are often a writer's first advocate. Increasingly, however, the pressure on authors and agents alike has meant that there have been conversations swirling about where responsibility for author wellbeing lies: is it with the agent? The publisher? The author themselves? According to recent reports, many first-time published […]
An intimate all day event at the offices of Bloomsbury Publishing for those interested in learning about the art of editing
Come along to one of our most highly subscribed events and set your intentions for 2026
Our free monthly co-writing space
Post Feedback Workshop Getting professional feedback can be transformative, but once your notes are in, it’s up to you to action them. It can sometimes feel confusing trying to work out the next best steps. That’s why we have created our post-feedback workshop. Using our REVISE model, we will help you build a strategy to […]
Learn how writers make money, and how agents make money for you. With agent Philippa Sitters of PSA Literary.
A free workshop for creative and cultural sector workers, hosted by TLC. Come and take a moment with us.
