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The Writers’ Hour: Daily Writing Sessions
Grab a hot drink & join us for an hour of dedicated writing each morning.
All writers welcome.
(Even if you don't call yourself a writer.)
Write with us 3x every weekday.
8-9am GMT / 8-9am EST / 8-9am PST
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Upcoming Interviews & Masterclasses
Interview: Bringing Characters to Life & Writing Genre-Defying YA Novels with Krystal Sutherland
Krystal Sutherland is the author of young adult books A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares, Chemical Hearts (produced into a film on Amazon), and House of Hollow to be published by Penguin in spring 2021.
Tue, 8th December, 7-8:30pm GMT
Limited tickets available.
Free access for all LWS Silver Writers.
Gold Expert Hour: Rosie Hopegood on planning and crafting articles
A private Q&A with freelance writer Rosie Hopegood (Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Sunday Telegraph, The Independent, Vice) on how to plan and craft articles, and building a career as a freelance journalist.
Wed, 9th December, 6-7pm GMT
Open to all LWS Gold Writers.
Interview: How to build a writing career in the TV industry with Nish Panchal
A conversation with Curtis Brown film & TV agent Nish Panchal on what he looks for in writers he represents and tips for breaking into the industry.
Tue, 15th December, 7-8:30pm GMT
Limited tickets available.
Free access for all LWS Silver Writers.
LWS Christmas Party!
It's nearly time for ugly jumpers, mulled wine and a lovely excuse to watch Christmas movies on repeat.
And we can't resist throwing a virtual LWS Christmas party to celebrate with all of our lovely LWS patrons.
Fri, 18th December, 7-8:30pm GMT / 2-3:30pm EST
Open to all LWS Patrons.
Masterclass: Write Your Picture Book
Have an idea for a picture book? In this masterclass, Penguin Editorial Director Lou Grosart will teach you how to write and pitch a children's picture book that publishers will love. Plus, you'll get live feedback from Lou on your book idea.
Next Date: TBC
Tickets released soon.
Masterclass: Perfect Your Pitch to a Literary Agent
Want to get your book published? Join this masterclass to learn how to craft a pitch that gets an agent’s attention. Includes live pitch feedback on your book idea from our in-house editor and agent.
Next Date: TBC
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Weekly Events at LWS
The Writers’ Hour: Daily Writing Sessions
Grab a hot drink & join us for an hour of dedicated writing each morning. All writers welcome.
Mon-Fri, Three Sessions:
8-9am GMT / 8-9am EST / 8-9am PST
Free for all to attend.
LWS Weekly Critique Sessions
Get feedback on your work from readers in a friendly, judge-free environment.
Wednesdays, 7pm GMT / 2pm EST
Open to all Silver LWS Patrons.
Friday Open Mic at the Salon
Listen in or share a piece of work – a poem, an extract, or even a passage from someone else's work – in a safe and encouraging space.
Fridays, 5:30pm GMT / 12:30 EST
All LWS Patrons welcome.
Past Salon Guests
Past guests include: Chris Guillebeau, Vinay Patel, Gemma Milne, Holly Bourne, Alastair Humphreys, Molly Flatt, Lotte Jeffs, Jenny Mclachlan, Carmen McCullough, Amal El-Mohtar, Bec Evans, Selina Lim, Luke Jennings, Colin Wright, Neil Spring, Hussein Kesvani, Natasha Narayan, Niamh Mulvey, Nina Douglas, Anna Wilson, Diana Evans, Mike Michalowicz, Tim Grahl, Arlan Hamilton, Anna Codrea-Rado, Sophie Mackintosh, Polina Marinova Pompliano, Martina O'Sullivan, Casper ter Kuile, Anthony Anaxagorou, Yanyi, Cathy Newman & others.
Want to watch past Salon interviews?
Get full access to our archive of Salon interviews & workshops when you become a Silver LWS Patron.
LWS Founders
Parul Bavishi
Parul Bavishi has been an editor for over a decade. In addition to hosting LWS, she helps thriller, YA and non-fiction writers level up their craft and get published. She writes and edits for the Story Grid and Publishing Uncovered. She has worked as an editor and literary scout at Random House, Quercus & Eccles Fisher. She analyses TV hit shows (Killing Eve, You, The Game of Thrones) on the Story Grid Showrunners Podcast.
Matt Trinetti
Matt Trinetti is a writer, publisher, TEDx speaker, and facilitator. In addition to hosting LWS, he designs and leads programmes at Escape The City to help unfulfilled professionals pursue creative work, start businesses, and reinvent their careers. In 2014, Matt published Stephen Markley's Tales of Iceland, a perennial seller on Amazon and in Iceland. Matt's writing has appeared in Quartz, Observer, Huffington Post, and on his blog GiveLiveExplore.
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