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/https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mx7spcs6uc2i'Place isn’t just an arbitrary pin in a map: it’s integral to the narrative' 📌 We caught up with award-winning author and CBC tutor Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the uncanny and what she enjoys most about teaching creative writing. Read the full advice blog here: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/kirsty-logan-author-interview06 Oct 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx7spcs6uc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mx7nz2uk3z23Last chance to join Writing Fiction with Kate Mosse! Join Founder Director of @womensprize.bsky.social and historical author @katemossewriter.bsky.social on our five-week course and bring your passion to the page. Course starts this Thurs, enrol now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-fiction-with-kate-mosse06 Oct 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx7nz2uk3z23https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mx7fu6fj6w2yLast chance to join our Writing a Romance Novel course! 💓 Learn how to write a swoon-worthy love story with teaching videos, notes and writing tasks from bestselling author, @jennycolgan.bsky.social. Starts this Thurs. Enrol now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-a-romance-novel06 Oct 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx7fu6fj6w2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mx77jdrpbd2p'Immerse yourself in all that you can find about your chosen time period' 🕰️ Former student and author of #TheSecondSightofZacharyCloudesley @seanluskauthor.bsky.social shares his four tips for writing historical fiction. Read full advice blog: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/4-tips-for-writing-historical-fiction06 Oct 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx77jdrpbd2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mx5btb7byx2y'It’s possible to keep your work-in-progress evolving without being seated in front of a screen' 💻️ Former CBC student and YA & children's author Tasha Harrison @dotdashtash.bsky.social shares her advice for working on your novel away from the screen. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-work-on-your-novel-while-taking-a-screen-break05 Oct 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5btb7byx2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mx4zgzt73n2mCalling all writers, Agatha Christie readers and memoir enthusiasts! We're delighted to be hosting an event with Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink to discuss her new memoir #TheAgathaChristieCure and her approach to the craft of life-writing. Get your £12 ticket: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/in-conversation-with-cathy-rentzenbrink05 Oct 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx4zgzt73n2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mx4uciek3m2nKate Foster: 'Historical characters start to come to life when you imagine them as real people' ✨ We spoke to acclaimed author & tutor of our Writing Historical Fiction – Advanced course, Kate Foster about her advice for balancing fact with fiction & her favourite historical fiction novels. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/kate-foster-tutor-interview05 Oct 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx4uciek3m2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwvqgixtjd2nSo, 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: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-write-the-perfect-pitch-letter-to-an-agent02 Oct 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvqgixtjd2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwvjuu6cnz2sWe can’t wait for next week’s event for our Writing Studio members! On Weds 7 Oct, 1-2pm (UK time) CBC's founder Anna Davis will talk to bestselling author @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social about her debut folk horror novel The Lamb and her writing process. Become a member to join us: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/membership/the-writing-studio02 Oct 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvjuu6cnz2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwvixmzavc22Travel to the past and explore what makes a compelling historical novel on our Writing Historical Fiction course! @stephmerritt.bsky.social will equip you with the tools to research your story & bring your historical moment to life 📜 Starts next Thurs: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-historical-fiction02 Oct 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvixmzavc22https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwvetugflt22Join us on Thurs 22 Oct, 7-8pm (UK time), for a special online event with Cathy Rentzenbrink. We'll discuss the inspiration behind her life-affirming new memoir The Agatha Christie Cure and offer insights into her writing process, including how to turn life experiences into a compelling narrative. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/in-conversation-with-cathy-rentzenbrink02 Oct 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvetugflt22https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwvcqebhdx2qMichelle Davies: 'Embrace the fact that editing is where the magic happens' 🪄 We spoke to author, editor & mentor on our Complete Your Manuscript programme @michelledavies14.bsky.social about her love for crime fiction, her writing routine & what she enjoys most about working with aspiring authors. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/michelle-davies-editor-interview02 Oct 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvcqebhdx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwv5djts752mOur six-week online Writing a Romance Novel course starts next week! 💓 Learn how to write a swoon-worthy love story with teaching videos, notes and writing tasks from bestselling author, @jennycolgan.bsky.social. Starts next Thurs. Enrol now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-a-romance-novel02 Oct 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwv5djts752mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwtafbsi7k2sWe're delighted to be hosting an event with Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink! 📖 We'll discuss Cathy's new memoir #TheAgathaChristieCure and her approach to the craft of life-writing. Get your £12 ticket: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/in-conversation-with-cathy-rentzenbrink01 Oct 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtafbsi7k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwt2k57dvj2eEditing 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: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/5-essential-editing-tips-to-make-your-novel-fly01 Oct 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwt2k57dvj2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwstfttcqu2dLearn from the one and only @mariankeyes.bsky.social on our five-week online course! 💞 Discover how to craft unforgettable characters, write with humour and warmth, face your fears and keep writing. Course starts next Thurs, enrol now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-fiction-with-marian-keyes01 Oct 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwstfttcqu2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwsmafcq5y23'Pursuing truth and specificity for your character will always help you navigate sensitive topics' ✒️ We caught up with CBC scholarship winner @cecilfenn.bsky.social to discuss his debut novel #TheRestorativeArtist, out now with @lucentdreaming.bsky.social! https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/cecil-fenn-author-interview01 Oct 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsmafcq5y23https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwqpkfq7eg2t'Enjoy bringing the world of your novel to life' 🏝️ Former CBC student and romance writer @ekleewriter.bsky.social shares her tips for bringing your setting to life, with insights from her latest book #TheLittleGreekGuesthouse. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-bring-your-setting-to-life30 Sep 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqpkfq7eg2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwqbxwygef2n'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: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/jenny-colgan-author-interview30 Sep 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqbxwygef2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwo7hfcvkn2oLast chance to join our six-week Writing Short Stories course! Hone your storytelling skills & shape brilliantly disciplined prose with teaching from award-winning short story writer and novelist, Cynan Jones. Starts this Thurs, enrol now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-short-stories29 Sep 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo7hfcvkn2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwnzc3bzhn23'Some of the greatest moments in my career have been launching debut novels' ✍️ @jonnygeller.bsky.social (top literary agent & CEO of Curtis Brown) on his career highlights and advice for #AmQuerying authors. Read the full interview on our blog: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/jonny-geller-curtis-brown-literary-agent-interview29 Sep 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnzc3bzhn23https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwns6gmapi23Last chance to join Writing Fiction with David Nicholls! 📚️ Learn how to craft a story that connects with your readers’ deepest emotions – with unforgettable characters and dialogue that zings off the page. Course starts this Thurs, enrol now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-fiction-with-david-nicholls29 Sep 2026 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwns6gmapi23https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwnkzuptom23Are you getting ready to enter #Discoveries2027? @womensprize.bsky.social Head to the blog to read our top tips to help you make the opening 10,000 words or your novel and your synopsis the best they can be: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-prepare-your-entry-to-discoveries-202729 Sep 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnkzuptom23https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwloiysmsm2qAre you writing historical fiction and feel like you're wading through tedious facts and dates of battles without ever really getting anywhere? 🤯 Prize-winning novelist Leila Aboulela shares her 7 tips on researching and writing historical fiction: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/7-tips-on-researching-and-writing-historical-fiction28 Sep 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwloiysmsm2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwlfxfmogp23Our Writing TV Drama – Three Months course is open for applications! 🎬 This Zoom TV screenwriting course will be taught by renowned screenwriter and producer, Jamie Nuttgens, featuring advice from top TV professionals and Curtis Brown agents. Apply by 26 Oct: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-tv-drama-three-months28 Sep 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlfxfmogp23https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwlanjk2te24'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 this Thurs. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/tessa-hadley-author-interview28 Sep 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlanjk2te24https://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwl36c4rvw2mStruggling to summarise your story? Join author and experienced editor @richardroper.bsky.social for a two-hour Zoom masterclass on how to write a compelling one-page novel synopsis 📄 Masterclass runs Weds 30 Sept, sign up now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-synopsis-masterclass28 Sep 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwl36c4rvw2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwe54byyks2xIf you’ve been working on a manuscript for a long time, you might feel like you’ve taken your story as far as you can. An editorial report might be just what you need to help you unlock your manuscript’s full potential 🌟 Check out this advice on how to get the most out of your editorial report: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-editorial-report25 Sep 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe54byyks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cbcreative.bsky.social/post/3mwdvj2tq7g2nStruggling to summarise your story? Join author and experienced editor @richardroper.bsky.social for a two-hour Zoom masterclass on how to write a compelling one-page novel synopsis 📄 Masterclass runs next Weds, sign up now: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-synopsis-masterclass25 Sep 2026 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:3podtt2wpsb245nevs5thsbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdvj2tq7g2n