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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 · 48m ago

'You should know and love the people you’re writing about as deeply as you possibly can' 💓 Bestselling romance novelist & tutor of our six-week Writing a Romance course, @jennycolgan.bsky.social talks about her approach to writing & what makes a page-turning love story. Read the full interview:

Jenny Colgan: 'If you love a character you’ll follow them anywhere'

Interview with bestselling romance author Jenny Colgan. Find out what makes a page-turning love story with romantic leads you root for.

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

Last chance to apply for our Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship for Writers with Low Income! ✍️ This scholarship will award one talented writer with limited financial means a place on our three-month online Writing Your Novel course, starting 16 Nov 2026. Apply by 2 Nov:

Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship for Writers with Low Income

This scholarship will award one talented writer with limited financial means a place on our three-month online Writing Your Novel course.

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 22h ago

If there’s ever an excuse to indulge your darker reading habits, it’s Halloween! 🎃 From eerie gothic tales and unsettling secrets to twisty murder mysteries, we’ve gathered a selection of gripping reads from our talented alumni to keep you turning pages long into the night.

6 bone-chilling Halloween reads

Now that summer is in full swing, we thought it was the perfect time to ask the CBC team the all-important question: what books will they be getting stuck into over the holidays?

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Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · yesterday

Our New Writers’ Day is back! 📖 🖊️ Join us at Foyles Charing Cross on Sat 30 Jan 2027 for an empowering day of pitching, learning, networking and panels for aspiring authors. There are also 60 free tickets available for under-represented writers. Get your tickets:

New Writers' Day

Join us at Foyles Charing Cross for an exciting day of pitching, networking and panels for aspiring novelists. This day-long festival will empower new writers with a jam-packed schedule of events…

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

So, you've finished your manuscript and are eager to share your work with literary agents. How do you write the perfect pitch letter to a literary agent? 🤔 Here are CBC founder Anna Davis' top tips on how to make your submission pitch letter stand out from the pack:

How to write the perfect pitch letter to an agent

How do you write the perfect pitch-letter to a literary agent? Follow our 15 top tips on how to make your letter stand out from the pack.

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

So inspiring to hear @bonnie_garmus_author on How to Fail talking about facing rejection during the querying process, writing #LessonsInChemistry, her experience on our three-month Writing Your novel course and meeting her agent Felicity Blunt! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3c2...

Author of Lessons In Chemistry Rejected 98 Times.

Bonnie Garmus was 64 when her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, was published. It went on to sell more than eight million copies, spend almost two years on the New York Times bestseller list, was…

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

We spoke to Anna Freeman, novelist, radio presenter & tutor of our Showing & Telling – The Deep Dive course, about her advice for aspiring authors, fictional dinner guests and Peaky Blinders! Read full interview:

Anna Freeman on writing | Author interview

Anna Freeman, novelist and tutor of our upcoming Writing Your Novel – Six Months course, shares her advice for aspiring authors, talks fictional dinner guests and Peaky Blinders.

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

'Don’t shy away from what you’re afraid or ashamed to write' 📝 Acclaimed novelist and short story writer, Tessa Hadley, shares her advice on writing intimate stories. Discover a fresh way of thinking about your craft on our Writing Literary Fiction with Tessa Hadley course. Starts 5 Nov.

Tessa Hadley: 'There’s nothing unpolitical about intimate stories of family life'

Critically acclaimed author Tessa Hadley on writing intimate stories, her favourite writers and her early morning writing routine.

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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 · 4d ago

'I believe books and reading are the best way for young minds to explore and experience the world' 🚀 Award-winning children’s & YA author @catwrote.bsky.social shares her tips for dealing with hard-hitting topics in a way that works for younger readers.

Catherine Johnson on writing for younger readers | Author interview

Catherine Johnson is an award-winning children’s and YA author. Her book Sawbones won the Young Quills Prize for best Historical Fiction and was nominated for the Carnegie medal in 2015. Her…

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

'Take your characters wherever you go, and try and see the world through their eyes' 📚️ Former CBC student & internationally bestselling children's author Jack Meggitt-Phillips shares his top tips for creating funny characters in children’s books, with insights from his latest book #ThePotionOfDoom.

How to create funny characters in children’s books

In this advice blog Jack Meggitt-Phillips, internationally bestselling author of the The Beast and the Bethany series, shares his advice for creating funny characters.

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

Join us in London on 5 Nov for a Masterclass with John Yorke! The story expert will discuss the importance of narrative structure and draw on insights from his latest book #TripToTheMoon. Ticket price includes a copy of the book. Limited spaces remaining, get your ticket:

Masterclass with John York | London Event

Learn from one of the world's leading narrative storytelling experts John Yorke during this special masterclass to celebrate his latest non-fiction book. Join us in London on Thurs 5 Nov from 7pm to…

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

Editing a novel can feel daunting, but don’t worry! 🖊️ Finishing your first draft is a huge accomplishment. It can be scary to start the editing process, but it’s also where the real magic happens. Here are five tips to help you through the process:

5 essential editing tips to make your novel fly

It’s a huge accomplishment to make it all the way to a completed first draft of a novel. We know it can be daunting to start the editing process – but it can also be fun because it is at this stage…

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

Thinking of entering #Discoveries2027? Sign up for Your Novel: How to Get Started! 📖 🖊️ @womensprize.bsky.social Jennifer Kerslake, Head of Courses at CBC, will chair this free event on Thurs 12 Nov. The panel includes Discoveries 2027 judges: Ciara Finan, Oyinkan Braithwaite and Ela Lee.

Your Novel: How to Get Started Webinar | Discoveries 2027

Start preparing your submission to Discoveries 2027! Join our free online event and get advice on how to write a great novel opening that will hook the judges.

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

'Writing for teenagers can be an enriching experience on so many levels' 🍋 Former CBC student and YA author of #TheThingAboutLemons @dotdashtash.bsky.social shares her insights on how to write engaging stories that teens will want to read. Read full advice blog:

How to write YA fiction: Tips from author Tasha Harrison

How do you write YA fiction? Former CBC student and author Tasha Harrison, shares her top tips and practical advice for writing engaging stories that teens will want to read.

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

Not long left to sign up for The Rewrite Doctor! 💪 Join Anna Davis for a one-day intensive course. Perfect for writers with a finished draft, learn Anna's much-loved editing method & knock your novel into better shape. Plus, you'll receive personalised feedback! Course runs 11 Nov, 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 · last wk.

How do I get a literary agent? ✍️ When you’ve written a novel and made it the best possible version of itself, it’s time to consider how you’re going to bring it to market. Check out our advice for researching literary agents and putting together an enticing pitch package:

How do I get a literary agent?

Learn how to find and approach literary agents, including tips on creating all three elements needed for your pitch package: a concise pitch letter, a one-page synopsis and, most importantly, your…

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