Calling for published and unpublished writing

The Page Turner Awards, sponsored by ProWritingAid, have launched and many of the categories will be of interest to our community members.  Prizes including publishing…

Holly 3 February 2021

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How to write fantastic fantasy

When made-up worlds feel real Welcome to genre month here at Jericho Writers! We’re kicking things off with a focus on Sci-Fi and Fantasy, but…

Esther 2 February 2021

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My little box of annoyances, Part I

Every now and then, it so happens that I get to see the contracts offered by publishers to (mostly) debut authors. And, for the most…

Harry 29 January 2021

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WRITING CHALLENGE: THE GENRE BUZZ

Whether you’re tentatively setting out on your first novel (like me!), knee-deep in edits, or on a mission to find an agent, the genre-question can…

M 28 January 2021

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5 things to know about literary agents

Literary agent need-to-knows¬† Literary agents are a rare, elusive sort. To find one, it helps to be able to think like one ‚Äì to know…

Esther 26 January 2021

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Where to find affordable and effective marketing for your book

I got an email recently which asked a perfectly sensible question: Does Jericho Writers keep a list of affordable but effective PR and marketing companies…

Harry 22 January 2021

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New to Jericho Writers – Developmental Editing

Developmental Editing has landed!  You asked – we answered. In this newsletter, find out more about our brand-new editorial service and how it differs from…

Esther 19 January 2021

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Working against the grain

I’ve just finished reading a book. I’m not going to name the book, because we don’t need to get into all of that. But it’s…

Harry 15 January 2021

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How to find time to write

Writing around family, work and life-curveballs Does anyone else start the year feeling productive only to have life get in the way? We feel you.…

Esther 12 January 2021

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Hello from Jo

We are Jo. Jo – short for Josephine – is our preferred pseudonym. We are a (happily) married couple. He mostly writes scientific papers, she…

giuseppe.carignani 10 January 2021

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