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.
October Events
Welcome to Build Your Book Month!
An October special we run each year to set your writing up for success. From sourcing ideas you can sustain over a whole novel to getting the plot working for you and giving your reader the best payoff at the end, we’ve got everything.
As a treat this month, we’ll be reviewing your synopses in Critique Club! Submit them below, no need to use the template this month, just upload as a .doc or .pdf by October 21st.
Ask Us Anything
1 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!
Find an Idea That Can Power a Full-Length Novel with Becca Day
6 October 19:00 BST
Unlock the core concept your story needs to go the distance. In this interactive session, acclaimed author Becca Day guides you through the process of taking a single, promising spark and expanding it into a rich, high-stakes premise capable of sustaining a whole manuscript.
The Writing Room
7 October 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 Domino Effect: How to Make Every Plot Point Cause the Next With Sophie Flynn
8 October 19:00 BST
Master the art of cause-and-effect plotting to keep readers turning pages. In this practical workshop, author Sophie Flynn demonstrates how to transform a series of isolated events into an unstoppable chain reaction where every scene logically, and inevitably, triggers the next.
Literary Agent Q&A with Megan Carrol
13 October 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
14 October 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!
Plotting the Opposition: What Is Pushing Back Against Your Character? With Liv Matthews
15 October 19:00 BST
Master relentless conflict by crafting a compelling antagonist whose presence looms even when off-screen. By steadily escalating tension from the opening act to the climax, you can structure an ultimate confrontation where your protagonist’s victory feels deeply earned.
Promises and Payoffs: Planting What Your Ending Needs With Rowan Coleman
20 October 19:00 BST
Ending a novel with impact requires intent, precision, and narrative payoff. Join us for a focused session on crafting a satisfying conclusion that fulfills reader expectations without sacrificing surprise.
The Writing Room
21 October 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!
How to Fix Plot Holes Before You Start Writing with Becca Day
22 October 19:00 BST
Stop plot holes before they ever reach the page. In this strategy-focused session, author Becca Day reveals how to audit your story’s structural logic before drafting, saving you months of painful mid-manuscript revisions.
The Writing Room
28 October 16:00 GMT
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: Novel Structure Reviews
28 October 19:00 GMT
This month we’re reviewing your synopses! To get yours reviewed by the team and fellow members, register for the event and submit your synopsis of up to 400 words via the form below by October 21st.
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Event Highlights
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On average, literary agents are interested in 1 in every 100 manuscripts they are sent. For our Ultimate Novel Writing Programme students, this figure is 1 in 3. Out of our students, editorial clients, Premium Members, and Festival of Writing attendees, over 400 of our writing community have gone on to achieve incredible success.
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