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Writing Magazine | October 2019

Get writing now! That’s the message of this month’s issue of Writing Magazine. Are you thinking of a new writing project? To get you warmed up this issue includes exercises to stop writer’s block before it starts. There are articles about perfecting your all-important first chapter and advice on how to write the popular YA fantasy genre. Also this month, we launch the 2019 Picture Book Prize - have you got an idea for a book for the littlest readers?
There are challenges in the writing life and one of the biggest is losing an agent. Never give up hope thought - one author tells us how losing her agent set her on the path to publication.
The October issue is packed with exercises to develop your writing skills, opportunities to get published, insider know-how and reader success stories. Pick up an issue and see how far your writing could take you!

From the producers of Writing Magazine, the Competition Guide 2020 has a massive £1.3 million in international writing prizes - more than 670 in a wide range of genres - just waiting to be won. Entering writing competitions is a sure-fire way to hone your skills, and be in with the chance of attracting serious industry attention - as well as winning cash prizes. Whatever style you write, from fiction to poetry to drama to creative non-fiction, and wherever you live, there’s bound to be a competition that suits your style. Don’t miss the chance to be a winning writer - pick up a copy and start planning your competition entries now!

Writing Magazine is the UK’s biggest and bestselling magazine for ALL writers. Whether you write for pleasure or publication, whatever your style or genre, this magazine has something to help you.
Each issue is packed full of encouragement, exercises, practical advice from professional writers, opportunities worldwide to get into print and a wide range of monthly competitions.
Our informative articles offer instruction on important aspects of the writer's life, from managing your social networking and building your presence on the internet to keeping your finances in order and organising your writing calendar.
Additionally, our Writers’ News section is crammed with information about paying markets, opportunities to get into print and calls for submissions, cash prize competitions, events to attend and industry news.
Our unrivalled team of columnists – including novelists, poets, journalists and publishers – covers every genre, and big name authors share the secrets of the success and top tips for getting published in our interviews and profiles.
Top writers, top information, top competitions, every single month!

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Thoroughly enjoyable Reviewed mercoledì 24 luglio 2019

Great for everyone

Good Mag for Budding Writers and Authors Reviewed domenica 3 marzo 2019

Good Mag for Budding Writers and Authors lots of ideas for writing books, essays and articles and how to make money as a new author.

Essential for writers Reviewed giovedì 2 gennaio 2014

I have been a subscriber of this magazine for years. Each issue is full of useful writing tips, competitions, stories and interviews with published authors. As a writer myself it's great to hear stories from other struggling writers, especially when you hear of their success. I also find it very useful for gathering information on potential markets where I can send my manuscripts and short stories. Simply the best writing magazine on the market.

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Articles in this issue

Below is a selection of articles in Writing Magazine October 2019.

Welcome… Dear Reader This is always a busy month in the WM office. And not only from putting together the mammoth competition listing supplement that always accompanies this issue. The transition...

THE WORLD OF WRITING Derek Hudson finds brain food, writer workouts, author insecurities and a literary treasure trove in this month’s world of writing BRAIN FOOD (pic Geraint Lewis/Writer Pict...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We want to hear your news and views on the writing world, your advice for fellow writers – and don’t forget to tell us what you would like to see featured in a future issue… Write to: Letters ...

Editorial calendar Strong forward planning will greatly improve your chances with freelance submissions. Here are some themes to consider for the coming months 125 years ago The National Trust was founded in Janu...

By any other name… Patrick Forsyth suggests that author ego may lose you sales People write for many different reasons. However there is, let’s be honest, a part of the process of being published which plays to t...

Novel Ideas Think writing has an age limit? Lynne Hackles takes inspiration from an octagenarian Awesome, Ada A while back, I saw a comment online from a writer who suggested that older writers shou...

Writing Magazine | October 2019

Get writing now! That’s the message of this month’s issue of Writing Magazine. Are you thinking of a new writing project? To get you warmed up this issue includes exercises to stop writer’s block before it starts. There are articles about perfecting your all-important first chapter and advice on how to write the popular YA fantasy genre. Also this month, we launch the 2019 Picture Book Prize - have you got an idea for a book for the littlest readers?
There are challenges in the writing life and one of the biggest is losing an agent. Never give up hope thought - one author tells us how losing her agent set her on the path to publication.
The October issue is packed with exercises to develop your writing skills, opportunities to get published, insider know-how and reader success stories. Pick up an issue and see how far your writing could take you!

From the producers of Writing Magazine, the Competition Guide 2020 has a massive £1.3 million in international writing prizes - more than 670 in a wide range of genres - just waiting to be won. Entering writing competitions is a sure-fire way to hone your skills, and be in with the chance of attracting serious industry attention - as well as winning cash prizes. Whatever style you write, from fiction to poetry to drama to creative non-fiction, and wherever you live, there’s bound to be a competition that suits your style. Don’t miss the chance to be a winning writer - pick up a copy and start planning your competition entries now!

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

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You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year Writing Magazine magazine print subscription.

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Writing Magazine | October 2019

Get writing now! That’s the message of this month’s issue of Writing Magazine. Are you thinking of a new writing project? To get you warmed up this issue includes exercises to stop writer’s block before it starts. There are articles about perfecting your all-important first chapter and advice on how to write the popular YA fantasy genre. Also this month, we launch the 2019 Picture Book Prize - have you got an idea for a book for the littlest readers?
There are challenges in the writing life and one of the biggest is losing an agent. Never give up hope thought - one author tells us how losing her agent set her on the path to publication.
The October issue is packed with exercises to develop your writing skills, opportunities to get published, insider know-how and reader success stories. Pick up an issue and see how far your writing could take you!

From the producers of Writing Magazine, the Competition Guide 2020 has a massive £1.3 million in international writing prizes - more than 670 in a wide range of genres - just waiting to be won. Entering writing competitions is a sure-fire way to hone your skills, and be in with the chance of attracting serious industry attention - as well as winning cash prizes. Whatever style you write, from fiction to poetry to drama to creative non-fiction, and wherever you live, there’s bound to be a competition that suits your style. Don’t miss the chance to be a winning writer - pick up a copy and start planning your competition entries now!

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your device each month

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

You'll never miss an issue

You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year

You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year Writing Magazine magazine subscription.

Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.

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Writing Magazine | October 2019

Get writing now! That’s the message of this month’s issue of Writing Magazine. Are you thinking of a new writing project? To get you warmed up this issue includes exercises to stop writer’s block before it starts. There are articles about perfecting your all-important first chapter and advice on how to write the popular YA fantasy genre. Also this month, we launch the 2019 Picture Book Prize - have you got an idea for a book for the littlest readers?
There are challenges in the writing life and one of the biggest is losing an agent. Never give up hope thought - one author tells us how losing her agent set her on the path to publication.
The October issue is packed with exercises to develop your writing skills, opportunities to get published, insider know-how and reader success stories. Pick up an issue and see how far your writing could take you!

From the producers of Writing Magazine, the Competition Guide 2020 has a massive £1.3 million in international writing prizes - more than 670 in a wide range of genres - just waiting to be won. Entering writing competitions is a sure-fire way to hone your skills, and be in with the chance of attracting serious industry attention - as well as winning cash prizes. Whatever style you write, from fiction to poetry to drama to creative non-fiction, and wherever you live, there’s bound to be a competition that suits your style. Don’t miss the chance to be a winning writer - pick up a copy and start planning your competition entries now!

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

You'll never miss an issue

You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year

Money-back guarantee

You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year Writing Magazine magazine print subscription.

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The deliveries are handled by each of our publishing partners. The great thing about a subscription is that in most cases you will receive the issue before it goes on sale in the shops!

Your subscription is most likely to start with the next available issue. The delivery date is determined by the date that you placed your order and the print date of the next available issue.

If you are concerned about a delivery, please contact the publisher of your subscription directly. Alternatively, you can contact us and we will provide you with the details for the publisher.

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