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Entries for the International Short Story Competition are accepted until Monday 30 January 2012. Annette Longman from Austin & Macauley Publishers Ltd will be judging the entries.

The Novel Competition is open.  Entries are accepted online or by post until Wednesday 29 February 2012.

The Romantic Fiction Competition is open for submissions and the closing date is Saturday 31 March 2012.

News

Jacqueline Walker

After attending our Pitch Your Novel Event, Hodder has published Jacqueline Walker's debut novel Pilgrim State .

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Sally Siner

Sally Siner, who came to our workshop, has been signed up by Pollinger Ltd.

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Workshops

The Young Writers' Creative Writing Workshop takes place on Saturday 31 March 2012.

This one day workshop is aimed for young people from the ages of 10 -16 years old who would like to take part in a fun, creative and highly motivating workshop to help improve their creative writing skills.


Kid's Korner

Emily Loves Getting Dressed (Campbell Books 2005)Welcome to Kid's Korner the section dedicated to budding, young writers. Check out the latest interviews with prominent children’s authors, writing tips, book reviews, short story and illustration competitions.

Story Critique Services

We have an excellent team of industry based, professional story readers who are at hand to evaluate, critique and offer a detailed analysis of your work in progress.

Poetry Critique Services

We aim to guide, support and nurture poets to provide you with an appraisal that will enhance your poetry.

Business Services

Workshops tailored to enhance team motivation.  Impress your clients by wining and dining them at the award winning Imperial Hotel.

Featured Illustrator

Victoria Sponge - Suitable for vegetariansOur latest Featured Illustrator is the Indian artist Neelam Modi, who currently illustrates a selection of children's books.

Proofreading Service

Efficient, fast and thorough Proofreading Service for all work in progress including manuscripts, non fiction and autobiographies.  Send us your work in hand written form, typed or from your digital audio recordings.

Book Cellar

Natural Causes
Natural CausesA selection of poems touching on the transience of life.