Every morning starts with coffee and reading. I wake up eager to read what writers around the world have got to say.
It's not easy to carve out time to write, I know that writers need time and space to express themselves in their writing, and they need feedback to check it's worth the pain and effort of giving up other things to invest that time. They also want to find a readership but first they need to learn how to
edit
their book
,
t
o pitch their idea
, and to
meet agents.
Ten years ago, Kirsty Mclachlan and I (Jacq Burns) set up London Writer's club to help writers express what they want to say and to find a readership for their writing. We think writing is important for life, the universe and everything and hope to keep going for another ten years and longer. Anyway we hope to see more of you this year. Here are some ideas for how London Writers' Club can help you in 2019.
LWC Events 2019:
In
London in April
, we have the
Bestseller Mentorship for non-fiction writers.
With bestselling author John Williams and I, we get your concept and book proposal sorted along with a simple marketing plan to get you platform building. It's not too late to join the next intake. And you can ask me for a
special LWC members' price
.
The
Write a Bestseller Masterclass Fiction
series
starts again in London soon
. Request the programme.
The graduating workshop day for both Bestseller programmes gives you an exclusive opportunity to pitch to a leading agent in a private session.
Retreats
Get all the space and guidance you need on our Writers' Retreats.
Email for retreat programmes
In May, I'm leading a Swiss
mountain W
rite
and Relax Retreat,
created for people to relax, forget work and home and just write. With great organic food, gentle y
oga, a hammam and a natural swimming pool and me to guide your writing, you'll come away refreshed with some seriously creative thinking and writing done.
Puglia, Italy - join me there in
September for a peaceful seafront
Write a Bestseller retreat with the best food you'll get on a retreat.
One-to-One
If group work isn't your thing then get in touch to find out more about one-to-one work. We offer Skype or Zoom sessions and face-to-face sessions.
And last but not least, here are the up-and-coming
l
iterary agent speakers for our Spring/summer LWC Live events:
April 23: Zoe Plant of the Bent Agency
May 21: Kate Barker of the Kate Barker Literary, TV & Film Agency
June 18: Emma Finn at the C&W Agency
July 16: Summer Surprise
We wish you all the best in making time to write and express yourself today,
Jacq Burns & Kirsty Mclachlan
