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Debi Alper
@debialper.bsky.social
Author, freelance editor, creative writing tutor and fearless slayer of Doubt Demons. Also interested in mudlarking, singing with my choir, micro gardening, working class peeps and radical Jewish voices. Owned by my cat. She/her.
🔗 We have one or two spaces still available on the course that begins next week - so if you'd like to join us, it's not too late! Visit our website for more information or to secure your spot now: zurl.co/6sp8a
I'm so excited to work with Rosalind. Her novel grabbed my attention as soon as I saw her application for the bursary. A couple of places left on the course starting next week. Link in thread. 👇
Jericho Writers@jerichowriters.bsky.social · 2mo agoCongratulations to the winner of our latest Self-Edit Your Novel bursary place, Rosalind Yarde! 🌟👏🎉 We hope you enjoy working with the wonderful Debi Alper and Emma Darwin on perfecting and polishing your story.
Finished your draft novel or creative non-fiction, but something feels off? Well aware it needs editing, but you don’t know where to start? Join @debialper.bsky.social and me @jerichowriters for our next Self-Edit Your Novel course: jerichowriters.com/creative-wri...
Self-Editing Course: Polish Your Manuscript – Jericho Writers
Our self-editing course is led by publishing professionals, and will help you get your manuscript to industry standard.
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Jericho Writers@jerichowriters.bsky.social · 3mo agoInterested in joining the next one? Visit our website for all the information you need and to secure your spot now: zurl.co/HgGBc
Deadline to save £100 on the self-edit course is midnight tonight! 717 alumni and well over 100 now published. Join us!
Jericho Writers@jerichowriters.bsky.social · 3mo ago🔗 Interested in working with Debi to polish your novel? There's a handful of places left on our Self-Edit Your Novel course - and right now you'll 🌟save £100🌟 when you enrol with the code SAVE100! zurl.co/WH8xA
✨We're thrilled to announce the finalists for this year's Friday Night Live competition!✨ We cannot wait to hear your amazing pieces read live at our Gala Dinner this Saturday 13th June at the London Festival of Writing. Please join us in wishing them congratulations and good luck for the final.🎉
£100 off? That hardly ever happens. Grab the opportunity while you can and join me and @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social for our 62nd self-edit course. 717 alumni and well over 100 now published.
Jericho Writers@jerichowriters.bsky.social · 3mo ago🔗 Interested in working with Debi to polish your novel? There's a handful of places left on our Self-Edit Your Novel course - and right now you'll 🌟save £100🌟 when you enrol with the code SAVE100! zurl.co/WH8xA
There's a lot of pressure on the beginning of a book. Your novel's opening has to do multiple jobs, all at once: hook your reader, establish your characters and start building their world... Here, @debialper.bsky.social offers her tips for working out if you've got your opening right...
🏃Run, don't walk...🏃 We're offering one lucky author the chance to grab a bursary place on the next Self-Edit Your Novel course, which starts on 16 June 2026. To be in with your chance of receiving it, please submit a piece of writing, plus your reasons for applying, by 5 June.
Closing out the London Festival of Writing, we have award-nominated and bestselling author Daniel Aubrey in conversation with Debi Alper. From his inspiring journey, discover how to navigate hurdles so that you can still make the most of being a writer, whatever stage you're at.
Do you know the difference between your 'right brain' and 'left brain'? Is it really true that we create with one and analyse with the other? Here, @debialper.bsky.social explains why the distinction, though imperfect, can be extremely useful when you're writing or polishing a novel...
STILL UNCLAIMED! It's #buyastrangerabook day! If you'd like a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading. Melissa will offer you a choice of 4 books. Choose your favourite, Melissa will buy it for you! Get in touch! UK only.
Dr. Melissa Schuh@melissaschuh.bsky.social · 4mo agoOhhh happy birthday to BASAB! I’ll #BuyAStrangerABook 🤗 Personalised recommendations are my thing, so don’t forget to mention what kinds of things you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚 @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
Self-Edit Your Novel is our longest-running course, and now boasts more than 100 published authors among its alumni! 🔗 Want to know more about Self-Edit Your Novel? VIsit our website for more information or to secure your spot as part of our June cohort: zurl.co/k7uqE
Thinking of joining us at this year's London Festival of Writing? Or are you buzzing with excitement, ticket and agent one-to-ones already booked? Either way, check out these tips from author and 2025 Friday Night Live winner Kate Emilie.
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Self-Editing Course Bursary – Jericho Writers
Apply now for the Self-Edit Your Novel Course bursary. This 6-week course, taught by professional editor Debi Alper, runs year-round. Three runners-up will receive a free year's Premium Membership.
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Jericho Writers@jerichowriters.bsky.social · 6mo ago✨ To celebrate the launch of our latest bursary for @debialper's Self-Edit Your Novel course, we’re excited to share one of our favourite reads from a previous winner! 📚 Katie Goes to KL by Su-May Tan is a delightful, heartwarming story that had us hooked from the first page.
Labour are definitely scared! This is the leaflet being delivered in Southwark today.
Brighton & Hove Green Party@bhgreens.bsky.social · 6mo agoNew polling alert! When we said we were here to replace Labour, we meant it.
Asking for a friend: markets for literary SF/speculative short fiction?
Just updated our Hall of Fame. 110 now published! Discount offer ends at midnight.
Debi Alper @debialper.bsky.social · 6mo agoSign up for the Self-Edit course I run with @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social for @jerichowriters.bsky.social for the chance to be inscribed in our Hall of Fame! 705 alumni, 109 now published. debialper.blogspot.com/2025/06/self...
Just updated our Hall of Fame. 110 now published! Discount offer ends at midnight.
Debi Alper @debialper.bsky.social · 6mo agoSign up for the Self-Edit course I run with @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social for @jerichowriters.bsky.social for the chance to be inscribed in our Hall of Fame! 705 alumni, 109 now published. debialper.blogspot.com/2025/06/self...
Su-May is one of the 8 bursary winners who are now published. Could you be next? Please apply if you're eligible.
Jericho Writers@jerichowriters.bsky.social · 6mo ago✨ To celebrate the launch of our latest bursary for @debialper's Self-Edit Your Novel course, we’re excited to share one of our favourite reads from a previous winner! 📚 Katie Goes to KL by Su-May Tan is a delightful, heartwarming story that had us hooked from the first page.
Sign up for the Self-Edit course I run with @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social for @jerichowriters.bsky.social for the chance to be inscribed in our Hall of Fame! 705 alumni, 109 now published. debialper.blogspot.com/2025/06/self...
Self-Edit Hall of Fame
One thing we can all agree on: writing a novel is hard. Getting published is even harder. Authors need to do everything they can to polish...
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Debi Alper @debialper.bsky.social · 7mo ago£50 off the Self-Edit course? Hell, yeah. Offer ends 11 Feb. 👇
£50 off the Self-Edit course? Hell, yeah. Offer ends 11 Feb. 👇
Jericho Writers@jerichowriters.bsky.social · 7mo agoSave 10% on 'by application' courses inc. the Ultimate Novel Writing Programme with the code FLASH10%, and get £50 off our shorter courses with code FLASH50. Apply by 23:59 on Wednesday 11 February to secure your discounted place. zurl.co/cNpGj
We have a wonderful double bill of events taking place for Premium Members today, first up is our Ask Jericho Writers Anything session with special guest author, editor and tutor @debialper.bsky.social at 4pm GMT. This is a great chance to have your writing questions answered by our team.
The February weather is dreary here in the UK, but we've decided to brighten things up with a 💡FLASH SALE💡 on some of our most popular creative writing courses! Perfect timing for anyone whose New Year's writing resolutions have foundered...
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Most of writing is re-writing... Right? 😄 As anyone who's ever completed a messy first draft knows, the editing process is the equivalent of carving, then polishing a rough diamond. @debialper, co-tutor on our best-selling Self-Edit Your Novel course, is an expert on how to shine up any manuscript before it graces the desks of beta readers, agents and publishers. Here, she chats about how to make sure the beginning of your book ticks all the important boxes... 🔗 Fancy working with Debi? Hit the link in our bio to find out more about Self-Edit Your Novel or secure your spot on the next course now.#editinganovel #writingcommunity #writingtips
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Our Self-Edit Your Novel course is a best-seller for a reason. It's been running since 2011, now boasts more than 100 published authors among its alumni and is often described as a game-changer by students. If you've drafted a full novel but feel like something isn't working, join us and learn how to fix it! You'll finish the six week course with all the tools you need to perfect the plot and structure of your book, ensure your characters are compelling, make sure every scene in your story earns its place and polish your prose to a shine.🔗 The January course is now fully booked, but you can enrol now for a March start - or simply sign up to find out more - by following the link in our bio. #creativewritingcourse #amwriting #amediting #selfediting #writingtips #writingresources #novelediting #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writersofig #authorsofinstagram #writersofinsta #authorsofig
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