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@cbcreative.bsky.social'Own and trust your unique writing process' ✍️
Former CBC student and thriller writer Leah Pitt shares her advice on how to approach writing your second novel, with insights from her second novel #TheFunfair.
@cbcreative.bsky.socialWrite a twisty, suspenseful thriller that readers won’t be able to put down on our six-week online Writing a Psychological Thriller course with bestselling novelist
@mserinkelly.bsky.social!
Course starts next Thurs, enrol now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
@cbcreative.bsky.social'The opening scene of your pilot is your contract with the viewer. In other words, it makes a promise to them about what they’ll be getting in this drama.' Acclaimed TV dramatist and showrunner Colin Teevan shares six tips to help you write a gripping opening to your drama pilot 📺
@cbcreative.bsky.socialLast chance to join @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social for Writing Crime Fiction!
Across six weeks, you’ll learn how to:
🔎 Create memorable detectives
🔎 Write suspenseful investigations
. . . and more to make your story more real for the reader!
@cbcreative.bsky.social'I believe that many successful thrillers derive much of their tension from their setting' ✒️
Former CBC student and author of #TheThingsWeDoToOurFriends Heather Darwent shares her advice on how to build narrative suspense in your writing, with insights from her second novel #ASharpScratch.
@cbcreative.bsky.socialThere's still time to apply for our Writing TV Drama – Three Months course! 🎬 Work on your original TV drama with insights from industry professionals and teaching from experienced screenwriter, producer & director Jamie Nuttgens. Apply by 2 Nov:
@cbcreative.bsky.socialIt's officially spooky season! Learn how to write the strange and make the uncanny feel real on our six-week online Writing Gothic & Supernatural Fiction course with award-winning author Kirsty Logan! 🌙
Course starts next Thurs, enrol now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
@cbcreative.bsky.social‘If a reader wants to follow a character, to find out what they are trying to discover, or hide, then the clues become a seamless and satisfying part of the story.' 📰🔍
We spoke to former student Alys Cummings about her debut #MurderMostCryptic:
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/alys-cu...
@cbcreative.bsky.social'If you’re serious about your writing you need to find time every day to read, write or edit' 📝
Crime novelist @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social shares the book he thinks every crime writer should read & what students should expect from his Writing Crime Fiction course.
@cbcreative.bsky.socialOur November Writing Your Novel courses are open for applications! 🖊️ Make your story shine on our online or in-person flagship courses with expert teaching from acclaimed authors, leading literary agents and top publishers. Find out more:
@cbcreative.bsky.social'Don’t over-describe or use esoteric vocabulary – less is more' 📖
Former student and psychological thriller writer Liz Webb explores the writing techniques you should use to build a memorable and atmospheric setting, with examples from her latest novel #TheSaved.
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@cbcreative.bsky.socialBreakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers. Four talented disabled writers will receive nine months of mentoring from a published author, plus a tutorial with a literary agent. Apply by 9 Nov: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/break...
@cbcreative.bsky.socialBreakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship for Writers with Low Income. This scholarship will award one talented writer with limited financial means a place on our three-month online Writing Your Novel course, starting 16 Nov 2026. Apply by 2 Nov: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/break...
@cbcreative.bsky.socialHelp us spread the word. Applications are currently open for two Breakthrough Writers’ Programme opportunities. Details below!
@cbcreative.bsky.socialTravel to the past and explore what makes a compelling historical novel on our Writing Historical Fiction course!
@stephmerritt.bsky.social will equip you with the tools to research your story & bring your historical moment to life 📜
Starts this Thurs: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
@cbcreative.bsky.social'Place isn’t just an arbitrary pin in a map: it’s integral to the narrative' 📌 We caught up with award-winning author and CBC tutor Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the uncanny and what she enjoys most about teaching creative writing. Read the full advice blog here:
@cbcreative.bsky.socialLast chance to join Writing Fiction with Kate Mosse!
Join Founder Director of @womensprize.bsky.social and historical author @katemossewriter.bsky.social on our five-week course and bring your passion to the page.
Course starts this Thurs, enrol now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
@cbcreative.bsky.socialLast chance to join our Writing a Romance Novel course! 💓
Learn how to write a swoon-worthy love story with teaching videos, notes and writing tasks from bestselling author, @jennycolgan.bsky.social.
Starts this Thurs. Enrol now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
@cbcreative.bsky.social'Immerse yourself in all that you can find about your chosen time period' 🕰️
Former student and author of #TheSecondSightofZacharyCloudesley @seanluskauthor.bsky.social shares his four tips for writing historical fiction.
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@cbcreative.bsky.social'It’s possible to keep your work-in-progress evolving without being seated in front of a screen' 💻️ Former CBC student and YA & children's author Tasha Harrison @dotdashtash.bsky.social shares her advice for working on your novel away from the screen.
