Have you considered a career in publishing? Our panellists will offer insight into the roles available within publishing, discuss what they love about the industry, and look back at their career journeys.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-sunderland

Are you struggling with writer's block? In this masterclass with neuroscience expert Andrew Wright, you’ll learn the neuroscience of writer’s block and discover practical methods to restore #creative flow.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/unlocking-writers-block

With so much competition for agents & publishers, prizes offer a great way for talented #writers to catch their eye. We present an evening of advice and insight on entering writing competitions.

Join us for just £1: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-write-prize-winner-2026

Join award-winning #author Maame Blue to find out how to write sex that feels true to the relationships your characters are navigating, & how to build up to your sizzle through swoon-worthy romance & emotional intimacy.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-intimacy

Are you a #writer looking to develop your craft?

We’re delighted to be partnering with the Open University to offer this online conference for authors and screenwriters!

Book to join us this December: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-get-published-fiction-screen

Join #author William Ryan for a course designed to stress-test your manuscript. Expect an interrogation of your plot & characters, & an examination of the submission process.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/your-novel-structuring-editing-and-preparing-submission-2026

Do you want to build a career as a screenwriter? Join Helen Tompson for this practical session on the business side of #screenwriting and the thingsto navigate beyond the page.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/business-screenwriting-building-sustainable-writing-career

At 'How to Make a Picture Book' award-winning author and illustrator duo Eva Wong Nava & Debasmita Dasgupta will take you step-by-step through the process of making your #picturebook, and pitching it to agents.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-make-picture-book

This spooky season, Kirsty Logan will explore what makes a ghost truly scary, what a haunting might reveal, and how the perfect setting can make your reader wonder what is living – or not-living – beside them.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-ghost-stories-0

The beginning of your #novel is crucial. Author Natalie Young will take you through examples of great beginnings across different genres, & help you #write a beginning that contains a hook, a problem and a promise.

https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-beginnings

Is there a story you’d love to tell? Join Lara Feigel, as she delves into the structure of a #memoir, how to turn yourself into a character on the page, & finding your voice on the page.

Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-memoir-lara-feigel

From ghost stories to writer's block, beginnings to editing, our October programme of events and courses has been designed to support your creative journey.

Book your place now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/

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LAST CHANCE: Are you #writing non-fiction? Do you want to submit your work to literary agents?

Literary agent Eli Keren will break down the key essentials of putting together a non-fiction proposal for agents.

https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-write-non-fiction-proposal

Have you ever considered a career in #publishing? Do you want to find out more about what working in the industry could look like, & how to get into it?

Join us in Sunderland on 21st October to start your journey.

https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-sunderland

Are you crafting a story for young people?

Lesley Parr, award-winning #writer of children's fiction, will be using practical exercises, discussion and sharing opportunities to help you shape your book.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-your-childrens-book-2026

In this #writing masterclass, author Natalie Young will illustrate what makes an impact at the beginning of a novel, how to immerse your readers in your world & how to invest them in your characters.

Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-beginnings

Are you an aspiring editor? Edit Academy presents an unmissable chance to learn from publishing professionals and authors, and focus on the core skills required to take a book from first to final draft.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/edit-academy-october-2026

At How to Make a Picture Book author Eva Wong Nava will take you through the paces of writing a #picturebook whilst illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta will take you through the process of illustrating your picture book.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-make-picture-book

A ghost is much more than a spectral figure shouting boo!: it can be a comfort, a threat, a reminder, a thrill, a sadness, a warning. This spooky season, learn how to write a #ghoststory with #author Kirsty Logan!

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-ghost-stories-0

Have you ever considered a career in publishing? Come along to hear from #publishing professionals who will offer insight into landing your first role in the industry, & where you could go from there.

Book now: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/careers-publishing-sunderland