Join us for a literary salon with Helen Corner-Bryant of Cornerstones, and come armed with questions.

Helen will provide tips on all things editorial and submitting to the trade, covering areas such as:

• How to write that dreaded synopsis

• What exactly is show not tell, and when you should show and when you should tell!

• How to build on pace

• How to strengthen your writing

• What you should submit to an agent

• How to land on that agent's desk

If you’re looking for a relaxed virtual space to work on your writing and editing, please do join! Bring a cup of tea, come and go as you please.

Join the September run of our Edit Your Novel course!

This 18 week online course will equip you with the structural editing techniques used by professional editors, and the confidence to submit your work to agents.

You’ll work in a small group of dedicated novelists with an expert tutor guiding you step by step through the editing process, as you hone your skills and work towards a submission package – synopsis, edited and industry formatted first 10,000 words, covering letter and a target list of agents.

On completing the course you’re invited to submit your novel to a niche go-to list of agents open to submissions from course alumni.

Entry is by application, to ensure your manuscript is at the right stage for you to get the most out of the course.

HELEN CORNER-BRYANT: YOUR EDITOR'S TOOLKIT (TALK)

Friday 9 September "Editing and pitching" - 12:00 – 1:00 PM

In the first half of this seminar, Helen will take participants on a whistle-stop tour of developmental editing techniques. You'll learn how to distinguish between flat/passive writing and active writing, which point of view is best for strengthening character, how to test the shape of your plot, and more. In five minutes, Helen will help you find out whether you've got a winning concept. The second half of the time will be reserved for a Q&A, so please do jot down any burning questions!