Craig

Thinking speculatively. Works with books of the SF/F persuasion. Senior Editor @thenovelry - Find out more: Insta: @craigleyenaar

[Emylia Hall @EmyliaHall]

It’s publication day for #theshellhousedetectives and I couldn’t be happier. Big big thanks to everyone who’s been part of this book’s journey (especially @Rowan_Lawton @_victoriahaslam at @AmazonPub @lauragerrard @sophieglorita) and to all you treasured readers 🐚💕

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

Are you ready to query agents and send your novel out into the world? Are you *sure*? On our blog today, our editorial director @AnyOtherLizzy shares advice on how to know when your manuscript is ship-shape – including Lizzy's 2% rule. https://t.co/VhZmNLz6Ud

[Titan Books @TitanBooks]

🚨 ICYMI, on June 28th to celebrate the publication of @KritikaHRao's THE SURVIVING SKY! Kritika will be in conversation with @tashadrinkstea, author of The Burning Kingdoms trilogy.

Tickets: https://t.co/ztyK8ggxaN

[Elizabeth S Craig @elizabethscraig]

5 Creative Writing Prompts: https://t.co/t0zTr0TKCX @mahsudasnaith @thenovelry #wkb32

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

Our members enjoy more than 40 live writing classes every month. Today we're looking forward to a Live Q&A with the New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author @SarahVPearse! Sarah kindly answered some questions about how she writes on our blog: https://t.co/KCytvkIriw

[Sarah Pearse @SarahVPearse]

Looking forward to chatting with
✨ editor extraordinaire ✨ @TashBarsby @thenovelry this evening - Tash edited The Sanatorium & I loved working with her so this should be a brilliant chat! :)

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

Worried about ‘Second Book Syndrome’? Never fear! With her own second novel publishing this week, our editor @lily_lindon provides some consoling words and encouraging advice for how to write your second book all the way to the end. https://t.co/c6DTcmI9Ga

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

One week left to apply for our scholarship program for any writer from an under-represented or disadvantaged background, The Octopus Scheme 🐙 We're offering 8 fully-funded places on our Novel Course. Find out more and apply by May 31st 👉 https://t.co/Px1WXDKNgP

[Craig @_Lionwalker]

@owenblacker Oh wow, what a compliment, thank you! I'm not sure what the exact criteria are other than 40k+ words, but I acquired/edited these others that came out in 2022: The Endless Song, Uncharted, Together We Burn, Not Good For Maidens. I left Titan late 2021 so there's not a lot :/

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

Congratulations to our graduate Holly Race (@Ecarylloh) who has signed a six-figure publishing deal with @orbitbooks for her adult debut fantasy, Six Wild Crowns – ‘a beautiful fantasy reimagining of Henry VIII’s wives from the perspective of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour’!

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

Have you read The Novelry blog this week? Our senior editor @_Lionwalker takes a deep dive into the who, what, where, why and how of world-building – perfect reading if you're writing science fiction or fantasy, or building a strong setting in your novel. https://t.co/g72q1nBz4k

[Tash Barsby @TashBarsby]

Roll up, roll up! Excited and proud to be running The Octopus Scheme 2023, @thenovelry's initiative to support writers from underrepresented backgrounds. Get your application in before 31st May to win a free place on our Ninety Day Novel Course 🖊️📖

[Piers Torday @PiersTorday]

Brilliant guide on worldbuilding from @_Lionwalker plus a few mini tips from me on worldbuilding in children's fiction at the end!

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

Read our SFF editor @_Lionwalker's guide to worldbuilding! With topics including:
🌎 Mapping your physical terrain
🌏 Planning the laws and limitations of your land
🌍 Creating cultures
🌎 Making up fictional histories (and connecting them to your plot) https://t.co/g72q1nBz4k

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

🚨NEWS🚨 Our scholarship program, The Octopus Scheme, is now open for applications! We're offering 8 fully-funded places on our Novel Course sponsored by Kristin Hannah, Beth O'Leary, Juno Dawson, @say_shannon, @PNovelistGale, @jennysaint & @SJ_Watson 👉 https://t.co/Px1WXDKNgP

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

At The Novelry we believe everyone should have the opportunity to tell their story and make their voice heard in fiction. Writers can – and should – come from anywhere. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity.

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

If you are a writer in hardship or difficult circumstances, we can help you. The Octopus Scheme is our initiative to nurture writing talent from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Find out more and how to apply 👇 https://t.co/Px1WXDKNgP

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

Spring is the perfect season to begin writing a novel. With the right approach, it will be a joyous journey, not a scary one! In our latest blog, we break it down into 11 steps: https://t.co/YXfFIcHZI0

[The Novelry @thenovelry]

We're delighted to announce that @lr_lam is joining our stellar team of writing coaches at The Novelry! L.R. Lam, known as El, is the Sunday Times bestselling author of 9 novels including the epic fantasy Dragonfall, space opera Seven Devils, and near-future thriller, Goldilocks.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

We dropped the paywall for this story so it's available for everyone to read: https://t.co/EEDx7cy3gN