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Curtis Brown Creative

@cbcreative.bsky.social

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 · 3d ago

'Great characters are the beating heart of novels, and that’s possibly even more the case for YA and middle grade fiction' ✨ Award-winning YA author @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social shares her advice on how to create convincing characters for your YA or middle grade novel:

How to create a young adult or middle grade protagonist

Great characters are the beating heart of novels, and that’s possibly even more the case for YA and middle grade fiction. So how do we go about creating compelling characters that younger readers…

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

Our #CBCSummerStory26 writing competition is open for entries on Instagram! Write a flash fiction story inspired by one of the writing prompts set by our tutors to be in with a chance of winning a free online writing course. Find out more:

How to enter our summer writing competition #CBCSummerStory26

Write a flash fiction story inspired by our prompts to be in with a chance of winning a place on one of our short courses! Our #CBCSummerStory26 writing competition is now open for entries.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 4d ago

Feeling lost and bewildered about how to knock some shape into an unwieldy first draft? 🤯 On Weds 30 Sept, join Anna Davis for the Rewrite Doctor, a full day of interactive Zoom teaching. Plus, Anna will read your first 3,000 words & synopsis to discuss with you on the day! Sign up now:

The Rewrite Doctor | Editing Course

This one-day intensive Zoom course led by CBC’s Founder and MD Anna Davis is the perfect next step for writers who have finished the first draft of their novel and want to learn how to knock it into…

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 4d ago

'Embrace dialogue to showcase your characters' 🗣️ Former CBC student and historical crime writer Claire Coughlan shares her top tips for creating compelling characters, with insights from her latest book #AmongTheRuins.

How to create unforgettable characters

In this advice blog, Claire Coughlan, author of historical crime novels Where They Lie and Among the Ruins, shares her top tips for creating compelling characters.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 4d ago

Pippa Dunn: 'I wanted to write a novel for today’s teenagers, even if it was set in the past' 🐦‍⬛ We caught up with CBC alumna @pippadunnwrites.bsky.social to discuss her debut teen historical fantasy #TheSignOfTheRaven, out now with @dkbooks.bsky.social!

Pippa Dunn on writing middle grade fiction

In this interview Pippa Dunn, author of the debut teen historical fantasy The Sign of the Raven, shares her worldbuilding advice.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 5d 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 · 5d 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 · 5d 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 · 6d 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 · 6d 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 · 7d 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 · 7d 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 · last wk.

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 · last wk.

'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 · 2w 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 · 2w 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 · 2w 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 · 2w ago

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 · 2w ago

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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