Write Magic

A free volunteer-run community helping writers find Magic - Motivation Accountability Goalsetting Inspiration & Community. Writing sprints, support & more

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

@FinlaysonPalmer @FranBenson_ and Ian Storer

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

Many congrats to our fab members who are longlisted!

[Searchlight Writing for Children Awards @WritingAwards]

Announcing the longlists for Searchlight’s Best Novel Opening Competition and Best Picture Book Text 2023. Huge congratulations to everyone who entered - we loved your stories. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. 🍾🥳

https://t.co/cQ89lYEFvZ

https://t.co/sKYCdAkk1L

[Harry Illingworth @harryillers]

I'm excited to be open again for submissions! Hit me up with your best fantasy, sci-fi, crime and thriller. I'd love a high concept thriller, anything speculative and a big epic fantasy in particular. More info here: https://t.co/nvIRw9DFv6

[National Book Tokens @book_tokens]

Happy 1st November! I can't remember what but I think there's something we're meant to do this month...

[Lydia Silver @LydiaRSilver]

I'd really love to find a shiny new gem of an author before the end of the year, please! Nothing gives me a thrill like that just-found-something feeling and I miss it. Open to almost everything but I'm particularly looking for the following:

[Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative]

When you've put your heart and soul into your book, it shines through ✨ - Stephanie Thwaites

@CBGBooks literary agent @StephT2000 shares her tips and practical advice on writing Young Fiction, Middle Grade and YA books.

Read the full blog: https://t.co/SkmP5ipvSg

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

Congrats to the wonderful @nixawhy, from all at Write Magic!

[Jason Bartholomew @jaysambart]

I'm thrilled for 10 MARCHFIELD SQUARE to be unleashed on the world. @nixawhy is an uber-talented writer & we're thrilled @BloomsburyRaven are publishing in the UK. Congrats, Nic! @ThebksAgency @thebookseller https://t.co/IzcoKuGknW

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

@ClaireLomas3 @julesaspinall @ruthernat She's always watching....

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

Congratulations to Write Magic members @ClaireLomas3 and @ruthernat!

[Guppy Books @guppybooks]

🌟It's time! The shortlist for the Guppy Open Submission m-g competition for 2023 has been announced - check out the Guppy website for details. Ten amazing authors, with ten fantastically inventive books - congratulations to them all! 🌟https://t.co/mjUkk57Tbr

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

It's true! Thanks @ClaireLomas3 😀

[Claire Lomas @ClaireLomas3]

@_WriteMagic is a wonderful writers community 🥰 #WritersLife #WritingCommunity #amwriting

[Sara Cox @saranaidinecox]

I am delighted to launch our wonderful #CNPKids prize today -we have amazing judges & lots of resources on the site. If you are writing picture books, first chapter books, middle grade, YA or children’s fantasy this the prize for you!

https://t.co/xv5oI9Ra0f

[Sara Cox @saranaidinecox]

Cheshire novel prize @prize_novel has been deleted by @X because I mistakenly changed birthdate which would make me 2 years old . We don’t know how we to retrieve our lovely followers and no-one @X help although we pay for a blue tick. Please retweet and ask everyone follow me

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

Worms... 👀

[Julia Churchill @JuliaChurchill]

If you’re writing for children or young adults and you’re ready to share your work with agents, keep me in mind. I’m very much on the lookout for a new talent to work with. Submissions guidelines are on the AMH website.

[Teresa Driscoll @TeresaDriscoll]

I’ve had lots of new followers lately (thank you!) after tweeting about mature writers. (How I had a breakout book at 58!)
So here’s a link to my top tips for getting published.
Be warned, it’s honest. About the ups & DOWNS.
Good luck, all!! #amwriting

https://t.co/xE5yTzwqUd

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

Congrats to all those on the LL, and those who entered!

[WriteMentor @writementor]

Announcing the 2023 Novel-in-Development LONGLIST.🎉

Congratulations everyone and thanks to all who entered. If you opted for feedback, that will be with you very soon.
https://t.co/kNXaKagGr6

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

If you’re a published author this is a wonderful cause. Last years auction was a huge success.

[Paddy Heron 🇺🇦 @ChildrenInRead]

Please Retweet & Spread The Word

The wonderful Carol Drinkwater @Carol4OliveFarm has come to the fore in supporting @BBCCiN again this year.

Thank you Carol x

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

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[Stuart White @StuartWhiteWM]

COVER REVEAL TIME!

I'm delighted to exclusively reveal the cover of my YA dystopian sci-fi debut…

🔥THE NAMELESS 🔥

This incredible cover is designed by @brightontommy.

Publishing on the 30th August, 2023.
Let's find out more...

[WriteMentor @writementor]

Novel-in-Development Award UPDATE

The adults are all done with their reading and feedback for the first round, but we're just waiting on our kid reader's finishing up (we never like to be too strict with them) and then we'll get a longlist together and published.

Newsletter is best place to monitor for further news, though we'll also post here, too.

[Write Magic @_WriteMagic]

Congratulations Stuart! Well deserved. 👏🎉

[Stuart White @StuartWhiteWM]

I am delighted to have won an award for Ghosts of Mars! I've never won anything in writing awards before, so I'm absolutely chuffed.

Huge thanks to Bob and the team that read and selected the winners. And a massive acknowledgement to @Jen_Jamieson_ for the stunning cover art, which as we all knows, contributes massively to our opinions on books (despite what the old adage says about not judging by the cover!).

Also congratulations to the other winners and highly commended books! 🎉