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Curtis Brown Creative

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Start your story with expert teaching from acclaimed authors, leading literary agents and top publishers. Writing courses online and in London. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 9h ago

'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.

How to develop your novel while taking a screen break

In this blog Tasha Harrison, freelance editor and author of Clementine Florentine and The Thing About Lemons, shares her advice for working on your novel away from the screen.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 14h ago

Maame Blue: 'Relationships are fundamental to who we are, so they need to be written about' 💞 We spoke to award-winning author & CBC editor Maame Blue about her approach to crafting authentic relationships and what she loves most about working with budding writers.

Maame Blue: 'Relationships are fundamental to who we are, so they need to be written about'

We caught up with award-winning author Maame Blue to discuss her approach to crafting authentic relationships, her reading recommendations and what she loves most about working with budding writers.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 15h ago

Are you writing crime fiction or a psychological thriller? 🔍 Applications are now open for our Writing Crime & Thrillers – Advanced course! Join acclaimed crime novelist Lucie Whitehouse for 9 weeks of online teaching and take your crime novel to the next level. Apply by 14 Sept:

Writing Crime & Thrillers – Advanced | Online Course | Curtis Brown Creative

Work on your crime novel or psychological thriller with dedicated online teaching from a genre expert and award-winning author.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 2d ago

Attention fantasy lovers! 💜💫 Last chance to join our Zoom event with bestselling author @venetiaconstantine.bsky.social & editor Aubrie Artiano. We'll discuss the editorial journey behind Venetia’s debut romantasy #TheLastStarbornSeer & share advice for fantasy writers. Get your £12 ticket:

In Conversation with Venetia Constantine & Aubrie Artiano

During this 75-minute Q&A, Venetia Constantine and Aubrie Artiano will discuss the editorial process behind Venetia's Sunday Times bestselling debut The Last Starborn Seer and advice for budding…

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 2d ago

'Be quiet and listen to what your characters are saying and thinking' 💭 Bestselling author and tutor of our Plot & Story – The Deep Dive course, Laura Barnett shares her advice on committing to your manuscript, fighting the fear of failure and carving out time to write. Read the full advice blog:

5 tips to get you started on your novel | Laura Barnett

Bestselling author Laura Barnett on committing your manuscript, fighting the fear of failure and carving out time to write. If you want to learn more from Laura, she is a tutor on our upcoming…

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 3d ago

'Every writer, no matter how successful, struggles and has to keep learning how to tell stories' ✍️ We spoke to CBC editor and tutor of our upcoming Writing Your Synopsis – Masterclass course @richardroper.bsky.social about his writing routine & what he enjoys most about working with CBC students.

Richard Roper: 'Every writer, no matter how successful, struggles and has to keep learning how to tell stories'

We spoke to we spoke to CBC editor and tutor of our upcoming Writing Your Synopsis – Masterclass course, Richard Roper about his writing routine and what he enjoys most about working with CBC…

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 3d ago

Join us in the Curtis Brown offices in Central London for four days of teaching from bestselling author & creative writing tutor Abi Daré! 15 students will join us for four days of teaching, workshops and a one-to-one tutorial. Plus you'll practise pitching with a Curtis Brown agent. Apply now:

Novel-Writing Intensive

Join us for four days of expert teaching in London this autumn. Work intensely on your novel with workshop and tutor feedback.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 5d ago

You’ve probably heard the writing advice: 'show don’t tell.' It’s a great starting point – but what happens when you want to go beyond the basics? 🤔 CBC tutor Anna Freeman breaks down what showing & telling really mean and how to use both in your writing.

What is the difference between showing and telling?

You’ve almost certainly heard ‘show don’t tell’ given as a rule. Perhaps you’ve heard it in a creative writing class or on a how-to writing website. It’s not bad advice, exactly – following ‘show…

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 6d ago

'Rewriting can be a total joy when you see how small additions can bring a whole manuscript to life' 💡 Author and former literary agent, Abbie Greaves, shares her three top tips for those in the middle of rewriting a novel:

Abbie Greaves: 'I’m still surprised by the strands which join together and provide me with original entry points into a story'

Abbie Greaves, author of The Silent Treatment and The Ends of the Earth, talks about her writing process. From finding inspiration to tackling the rewrite.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 6d ago

We're delighted that award-winning author Claire Lynch will be teaching our upcoming Writing Your Memoir – Three Months course! Hone your memoir writing skills in an inspiring environment. You’ll join a group of 15 writers for weekly Zoom teaching and workshopping. Apply by 21 Sept:

Writing Your Memoir – Three Months | Zoom Course

Turn your life experience into a captivating narrative, with expert teaching from an award-winning author.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 6d ago

Abi Daré: ‘I find joy in helping writers recognise their strengths’ 💞 We spoke to award-winning author and CBC tutor Abi Daré about her approach to character development and what she loves most about working with budding writers.

Abi Daré on advice for budding writers

In this interview Abi Daré, award-winning and internationally bestselling author, shares her writing journey and advice for budding writers.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 7d ago

Our Autumn Novel-Writing Intensive is now open for applications! Join us in the Curtis Brown offices in Central London for four days of teaching from bestselling author & creative writing tutor Abi Daré. Plus on the final day you'll practise pitching with a top Curtis Brown agent. Apply now:

Novel-Writing Intensive

Join us for four days of expert teaching in London this autumn. Work intensely on your novel with workshop and tutor feedback.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · last wk.

Figuring out the narrative perspective for your novel is crucial to its planning – and for many writers, it’s the key to everything 🗝️ Here are some top tips from CBC founder, Anna Davis, to help you find the narrative point of view from which to tell your story.

How to find the narrative point of view for your novel

Figuring out the narrative perspective for your novel is crucial to its planning – and for many writers, it’s the key to everything. CBC Founder Anna Davis shares her tips to help you find the…

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · last wk.

Join our Complete Your Manuscript – One-to-One Programme for our most extensive package of individual feedback! 📖 🖊️ We’ll match you with an acclaimed author, who will be your mentor across 12 months as you write and progress your manuscript. Sign up to secure your slot:

Complete Your Manuscript – One-to-One Programme

Join our new one-year writing programme for our most extensive package of individual feedback to develop your manuscript with expert support at every stage of the journey.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · last wk.

'There’s a general tip for making any script 100% better, which is to cut every other line of dialogue' 🎬️ Tutor of our upcoming Writing TV Drama – Three Months course, Jamie Nuttgens, shares his advice for aspiring TV dramatists:

Jamie Nuttgens: 'There’s a general tip for making any script 100% better, which is to cut every other line of dialogue'

Experienced screenwriter, producer and director Jamie Nuttgens shares insights from his career in TV production and his advice for aspiring TV dramatists.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · last wk.

Not long left to apply for our September Writing Your Novel courses! 🍂 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: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/writing-your...

Writing Your Novel | Courses Online & in London

Make real progress with your novel and take your writing to the next level on our flagship three- and six-month Writing Your Novel courses. Learn from top authors, literary agents and published.…

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · last wk.

'When I’m on the hunt for exciting debuts, I’m looking for a story that acts as a bridge – taking me on a journey from somewhere familiar to somewhere new.' @jonnygeller.bsky.social, top literary agent and CEO of Curtis Brown, shares five ways of approaching your elevator pitch:

How to write your elevator pitch

The elevator pitch is a crucial component of your pitch letter to a literary agent, it is a pithy sentence or two that conveys the book’s hook or central concept. Jonny Geller – CEO of The Curtis…

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