Writing Magazine

Is your writing time being wasted on admin?  A Writers Online News membership will give that time back to you. For £3.99 a month, we provide a briefing packed with vetted writing competitions, active submission calls, and the latest industry insights. writ.me/3YQBuWj

STRANGE AS FOLK gathers some of the UK’s leading talent in folk horror writing for a lively online day of workshops and interviews, offering you plenty of insight and inspiration to get those terrifying tales written… writ.me/4bsBGAD

The end of your story is where everything comes together - so how do you make that happen? Discover how to give your story the ending it deserves with this expert creative writing advice. Read more. writ.me/HowtoEnd

You have one month left to enter this trio of short story competitions. Which one will you enter? 👤 Character Comes First. 🌍 It’s All About the Setting. 👁️ First Person Story. writ.me/WritingCompeti…

While it makes sense to use subject matter we’re familiar with and draw on our personal experience when we’re striving for authenticity, it’s advice, that shouldn’t be taken too literally. writ.me/4s9BcGQ

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There is just one month to go until SPRING HAUNTS 2026. If you are looking to expand your horror and gothic writing practice, this weekend is designed for you. Get your ticket now. writ.me/SpringHaunts26

This March, we’re taking inspiration from the greats and 'spring cleaning' our manuscripts. 🧹 Which of these quotes hits home for you? Are you a Hemingway-style pruner or a Capote-style slasher? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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In our latest blog, Kathleen McGurl talks about what a dual timeline novel is, and how she goes about structuring and writing them. They’re not easy, but they’re Kathleen's favourite kind of novel, and they’re increasingly popular with readers. writ.me/4aP288C

The April issue of Writing Magazine is OUT NOW, and it’s packed with new paths for your creativity to explore. In this new issue, you’ll find a new series on writing poetry that will entice even non-poets into trying their hand at verse. writ.me/April

Happy #WorldBook Day! 📚✨ They say every writer is first a reader. Behind every manuscript, there is a book that first made us say, 'I want to do that.' Let’s build a massive 'must-read' list in the comments! 👇

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Meet Cheryl, the winner of our Grand Prize creative writing competition. Like many writers, she used to wonder if entering was worth the effort. Now, she’s sharing exactly why it’s the best thing you can do for your craft.

In our latest blog, Author R.N. Morris describes what happened when he created a writer character in his new spy thriller. A fascinating read for anyone thinking about writing a writer into their story. writ.me/3ON9sJ6

Most of us are waiting for a "free weekend" or a "quiet afternoon" to finally finish that draft. Spoiler: it rarely happens. Cheryl is proof that you don't need hours of silence - you just need 10 focused minutes.

Where will your book fit on a bookshop shelf? Make sure you know your supernatural fiction from your steampunk in this ultimate guide to literary genres and sub-genres. writ.me/Genres

Cheryl tells us about the disbelief (and imposter syndrome!) that followed winning our Grand Prize Competition - and what it’s taken to accept the praise and feel proud of her work. Your writing is allowed to succeed. And you’re allowed to own it. 💛✍️

From ice daggers to gastro-intestinal feeding tubes, crime fiction has a long history of inventive exits. 🔪 But what makes a murder weapon effective in a story? Crime writer Daniel Sellers breaks down the weird and the wild weapons of the genre. writ.me/3MycVuw ✨

Keira’s reaction was priceless when she realised she had placed in our Grand Prize 2025 competition - and how she made sure it was legit! 🖋️🏆 Proof that dreams do come true… sometimes you just have to check your inbox twice! ✨