1 October 19:00 BST

Outlining a novel with more than one point of view can feel overwhelming. In this workshop, you’ll learn a step-by-step approach to planning a multi-POV outline. We’ll explore how to decide which scenes belong to which character, how to balance page time across perspectives, and how to weave their arcs into a single, seamless structure.

1 October 16:00 BST

Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room every Wednesday. 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!

4 October 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!

7 October 10:00am BST

Your characters aren’t just passengers in your story. They’re the engine that makes everything happen. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to outline your novel around your protagonist’s goals, flaws, and conflicts so the plot unfolds naturally from their choices. We’ll also cover how to create antagonists and side characters who raise the stakes, deepen tension, and keep readers hooked. By the end, you’ll have character-driven story beats that give your outline unstoppable momentum.

8 October 16:00 BST

Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room every Wednesday. 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!

9 October 19:00 BST

Every scene should earn its place in your novel, but too often drafts get weighed down by filler that stalls the story. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to outline scenes that actively push your plot forward, deepen conflict, and keep readers hooked. We’ll break down the essential building blocks of a strong and show you how to stack them so your story gathers unstoppable momentum. By the end, you’ll know how to sketch scenes that feel purposeful, dynamic, and impossible to skip.

14 October 19:00 BST

Outlining a novel with more than one point of view can feel overwhelming. In this workshop, you’ll learn a step-by-step approach to planning a multi-POV outline. We’ll explore how to decide which scenes belong to which character, how to balance page time across perspectives, and how to weave their arcs into a single, seamless structure. By the end, you’ll have a clear outline that ensures every POV drives the story forward without confusion or clutter.

15 October 16:00 BST

Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room every Wednesday. 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!

16 October 19:00 BST

It’s easy to get lost in the details of your world and end up with sprawling word counts that bury the story you want to tell. This workshop will show you how to strike the perfect balance between immersive worldbuilding and a plot that keeps moving. You’ll learn which elements of setting actually matter for your outline, how to weave them in without slowing the pace, and what to leave in your notes instead of on the page. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for building worlds that enrich, rather than overwhelm, your story.

21 October 19:00 BST

A novel isn’t just a series of events. It’s an emotional experience. In this workshop, Laura Starkey will show you how to outline your story by focusing on your character’s inner arc, ensuring their emotional journey is as gripping as the plot itself.

22 October 16:00 BST

Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room every Wednesday. 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!

23 October 19:00 BST

A great story isn’t just about what happens, it’s about when it happens. Move too slowly and readers get bored; rush too quickly and they miss the emotional punch. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to outline with pacing in mind, so your story builds tension in the right places, breathes when it needs to, and never drags. We’ll cover how to spot lulls before they creep into your draft and how to plan scenes that keep readers turning pages. By the end, you’ll have a pacing-aware outline that flows seamlessly from start to finish.

28 October 19:00 GMT

By the end of Build Your Book Month, it’s time to bring everything together. In this final workshop, Becca Day will guide you through turning your ideas, character arcs, and scenes into a complete outline you can actually use. You’ll explore different outlining methods, from beat sheets to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns, and choose the approach that best fits your writing style.

29 October 16:00 GMT

Everything else can wait – spend an hour in the Writing Room every Wednesday. 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!

29 October 19:00 GMT

This is your chance to share your work-in-progress with our team and fellow writers for feedback! We will be critiquing the first 400 words of 5  premium members’ submissions. To get on the list of speakers, please register for the event and submit your work using the form further down this page. The deadline for submissions is 22 October.