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Writing prompts, authors interviews and a new novel-writing scholarship

'If it doesn’t convince you as the writer, it won’t convince the reader' In our latest author interview we talk to Emilia Hart about her time studying with us and her debut novel Weyward, which has been snapped up by Borough Press in a high profile deal Read more on the blog 'I keep a folder of pictures related to what I'm writing about so I can re-inspire myself' This month's #WriteCBC tip and task comes from former student Anna Bailey. Anna's atmospheric debut thriller Tall Bones is out today from Doubleday. Her advice and image prompt will help you write a mini-scene with a vivid setting and clear sense of time and place. Join in the fun on Twitter @cbcreative, and you might win a free place on the six-week online writing course of your choice. Announcing the Elizabeth Zott Novel-Writing Scholarships We're thrilled to announce two brand new scholarships, generously provided by author and former CBC student Bonnie Garmus: Two talented writers of colour (with limited financial means) will be awarded fully paid places on our selective online courses starting this June – with one scholarship for Writing Your Novel –Three Months and the other for Writing Your Novel – Six Months. Our current courses Writing Your Novel – Six-Months Our biggest online course, tutored by Lisa O'Donnell and Simon Ings. Features three webinars from literary agents and publishers + a summer break to progress your writing before the course ends. Apply by 9 May Breakthrough Mentoring Programme Five writers with low income will receive nine months of fully funded mentoring from a published author as well as feedback from a literary agent. Open to novelists, short story writers and memoirists. Apply by 11 Apr Writing YA & Children's Fiction Get the most out of your middle-grade or YA novel on this three-month online course taught by prize-winning author Catherine Johnson – includes guidance and feedback from literary agents. Apply by 11 Apr View all current courses View this email in your browser Copyright © 2021 Curtis Brown Creative Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Curtis Brown Creative Ltd 5th Floor, Haymarket House 28-29 Haymarket London, Eng SW1Y 4SP United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.