Weekly Online Writing Events for Members
Weekly Online Events to Help Your Writing
Live Premium Member Events
Our live events cover everything you need to know about writing, editing, and publishing your book. Exclusive for Premium Members, our programme of online events gives you the chance to pitch your work to literary agents, ask questions to leading experts and get feedback on your writing from bestselling authors and professional book editors – all from your living room.
September Events
Welcome to Genre Month at Jericho Writers! Whether you’re aiming for a top-ten thriller, a swoon-worthy romance, or groundbreaking literary fiction, understanding genre is one of the most powerful tools in an author’s toolkit. This month, we’re diving deep into the craft and commercial strategy behind category writing, exploring how to leverage genre expectations, hone your pitch, and use smart industry data to reach your ideal readers.
Why Does Genre Matter with Becca Day
1 September 19:00 BST
Genre isn’t just a label, it’s a promise to your reader and the blueprint for your book’s success. Join bestselling author Becca Day to discover how defining your genre shapes your story’s structure, pacing, and character arcs, and learn how to position your manuscript to stand out to agents and readers alike.
The Writing Room
2 September 16:00 BST
Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room where we’ll set goals, share writing inspiration, and settle in to write. Join us to dedicate time to your writing project – we can’t wait to write with you!
Ask Us Anything
3 September 16:00 BST
Join us for our regular ‘Ask Jericho Writers Anything’ event taking place on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to get to know fellow members from around the world, say ‘hello’ via webcam, and ask your writing and publishing questions!
How to Find and Use Book Data with Melissa Addey
8 September 19:00 BST
Don’t let “book data” scare you! Join author Melissa Addey for a fun, spreadsheet-free session on how smart data can guide your cover colors, series strategy, and sales. Practical, inspiring, and easy to use.
The Writing Room
9 September 16:00 BST
Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room where we’ll set goals, share writing inspiration, and settle in to write. Join us to dedicate time to your writing project – we can’t wait to write with you!
The Writing Room
16 September 16:00 BST
Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room where we’ll set goals, share writing inspiration, and settle in to write. Join us to dedicate time to your writing project – we can’t wait to write with you!
Literary Agent Q&A with Liza DeBlock
17 September 19:00 BST
Back by popular demand! Join us for a deep dive into the mind of a literary agent. Bring your burning publishing questions to get behind-the-scenes insights and insider tips on securing your own agent.
The Writing Room
23 September 16:00 BST
Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room where we’ll set goals, share writing inspiration, and settle in to write. Join us to dedicate time to your writing project – we can’t wait to write with you!
The Writing Room
30 September 16:00 BST
Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room where we’ll set goals, share writing inspiration, and settle in to write. Join us to dedicate time to your writing project – we can’t wait to write with you!
Critique Club
30 September 19:00 BST
Read an extract from your work-in-progress live and get valuable feedback from fellow writers! Premium members can submit up to 400 words. To speak, register for the event and submit your text via the form below by Sept 23rd.
Event Highlights
As a Premium Member, you can catch up on any event you’ve missed via our Masterclass library. Our team make sure replays of our exclusive events are available for members to watch within 24-hours of the live event. Take a look through our masterclass library at the link below.