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Join Simon Whaley for Using AI for Self-Publishing, a practical, author-focused masterclass exploring how AI can support you at different stages within the self-publishing process - without losing your voice or creative control.

Join us on Wednesday 21st January. https://writ.me/49VZAop
January 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
January isn’t over yet… and neither is our 50% OFF Writers Online Memberships. ✍️

If you’ve been meaning to write more, learn more, and actually stick to it this year - this is your sign. Get expert advice, inspiration, exclusive resources, and a community that gets it.

https://writ.me/4aXlDw5
January 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
There are many routes to publication, and some require more patience than others. In this thoughtful piece, author Lorraine Wilson looks at what a sustainable writing career might look like.

Read on. https://writ.me/4qv9BPq
January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
January motivation is powerful… until real life turns up 😅

If you’ve written anything this month, you’re doing better than you think.
January 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Kickstart your writing goals in 2026! Get 30% off all our expert-led courses this January – but hurry, it’s for a limited time only. ✨

Don’t miss out! https://writ.me/Courses
January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Give your writing something dark to look forward to… 👻 Two days of horror, gothic and ghost story writing in the heart of York.

🎟 Early Bird savings:
£20 off a single day ticket – use code EarlyBird20
£39 off a two-day ticket – use code EarlyBird39

https://writ.me/SpringHaunts26
January 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
What happens when you stop tiptoeing around a classic… and simply just 'dig in'? 

In our latest blog, author Katie Bernet shares how she reimagined Little Women as a modern murder mystery - and why honouring a beloved story sometimes means getting tangled up in it.

Read on. https://writ.me/4pqBLtv
January 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
What’s your 2026 writing goal?

Drop it in the comments and let’s make it happen. 👇
January 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
This series is here to guide you through the process step by step.

Led by self-publishing expert Simon Whaley, these live sessions are practical, jargon-free and designed to help you publish with confidence.

https://writ.me/4rZtpLW
January 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Got ideas but no story yet? 🤔

In this blog, Jeevani Charika breaks down how an initial spark becomes character, plot and theme - and why ideas alone aren’t enough.

Perfect reading for writers at any stage. https://writ.me/3MLIiS4
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
£1,000 in cash to start off 2026??

Got a killer short story in you? Make every word count and enter our popular 500-word flash fiction competition.

⏰ Deadline extended by ONE WEEK!

Enter before midnight on Monday 12th January. 👉 https://bit.ly/4qvlkx4
January 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Looking for inspiration to fire up your writing for the year ahead? We've lined up ten sure-fire ways to make sure you're never short of words and ideas!

Read our top ten tips for 2026. https://writ.me/TopTips
January 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Make 2026 the year where you get to grips with your dream writing project!

The first Writing Magazine issue of the year is all about helping you turn your visions of what you’d like to achieve into reality.

Buy now or subscribe and never miss an issue again. https://writ.me/3XXscao
January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Happy New Year, writers! ✨

Here’s to fresh pages, brave ideas, messy first drafts and stories you finally give yourself permission to write.

Be kind to yourself, celebrate the small wins, and remember: showing up counts.
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
MEGA SALE ON NOW!

If you’re ready to see your work in print, don’t wait! Subscribe to Writing Magazine today and begin writing with confidence!

Shop now. https://writ.me/Pocketmags
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Thinking about self-publishing on Amazon but not sure where to start (or how to do it properly)?

Join Simon Whaley, bestselling author and self-publishing expert no-fluff masterclass where he’ll walk you through everything you need to know.

👉 https://writ.me/4rZtpLW
December 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In this episode of The Write Club, we sit down with the brilliant Ian Ayris, author of three novels, two novellas and the mind behind Writing Magazine’s much-loved Creative Writing Building Blocks column.

Meet the writer behind the column. https://writ.me/4aUTF3X
December 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
They say a goal without a plan is just a wish. If you’ve been waiting for the "right time" to start that novel, edit that manuscript, or simply build a consistent writing habit - this is it.

Use this 2026 writing goals tracker to help you plan your best writing year yet!
December 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Merry Christmas, writers 🎄✍️

May your day be full of warmth, stories, family chaos (for future plot ideas), and zero guilt if you don’t write a single word today.
December 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ready to take your book global?

Join us for our FREE masterclass Beyond English: The Global Growth Playbook for Indie Authors, led by the CEO and Founder of PublishMe.

Secure your spot. https://writ.me/3MMNqFm
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Give yourself something truly exciting to look forward to in 2026 ✨

Join us at the Leeds Creative Writing Weekend (6–8 Nov 2026) and finally treat yourself to time, space and support to focus on your writing. 

https://writ.me/LCWW
December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Give yourself the gift of creativity over the festive period with these seasonal suggestions to inspire new ideas and get you writing!

Read on. https://writ.me/4jnOtYR
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Strap in for this one, because it was a WILD RIDE!

This week on the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Blake. Melanie talks to us about her fascinating journey from working in the entertainment industry to creating the hit Ruthless trilogy.

https://writ.me/49bipnf
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Strap in for this one, because it was a WILD RIDE!

This week on the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Blake. Melanie talks to us about her fascinating journey from working in the entertainment industry to creating the hit Ruthless trilogy.

https://writ.me/49bipnf
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Is 2026 is the year you finally stop thinking about publishing and actually do it?

Our brand-new live masterclass series with self-publishing expert Simon Whaley breaks the whole process down. No fluff. No overwhelm.

https://writ.me/4rG6fKp
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM