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22 June 2020
2020 is the year in which dystopian fiction became our ‘new normal’. So how do we make sense of this strange new world? Reading, writing and telling the stories of our time is a good place to start.
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18 June 2020
An inseparable part of The Lit is its dazzling illustration. The Lit Platform’s Akvile Peckyte talks to Issue Two’s illustrator C F Sherratt about his philosophy and an artist’s relationship with text and autonomy.
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11 June 2020
Looking for personal insight, feedback and guidance from leading literary industry talent? We’re launching a free three-month mentorship programme for aspiring writers, journalists, agents and publishers at the start of their publishing careers and looking for a leg up in the industry. Here’s how to apply for Lit:Up…
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8 June 2020
Last month we hosted a series of online creative workshops for teens, exploring individual lockdown perspectives through fiction, poetry and prose. Here's some of the writing that came out of those sessions, contemplating what could be on the other side of the wall or window. Thank you to everyone who submitted their words. Read on...
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5 May 2020
Looking for tips to help you craft that elusive story? Read on for creative writing prompts, exercises and challenges from our Room With a View online workshops. Now let me find that pen...
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3 May 2020
Exploring lockdown perspectives with online creative writing workshops for teens
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6 February 2020
We're hosting free interactive workshops for under-25s in Devon and Cornwall – with authors, artists and the occasional astrophysicist...
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6 December 2019
Originally from south west London, Naomi Kvedaras is a third-year illustration student currently based in Falmouth, and the visual artist who was tasked with defining the look and feel of our debut issue of The Lit. We talked with her about being easily distracted, why it’s difficult to pin down her artistic style, and her goal to recreate childhood dreams and alternate realities.
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27 November 2019
How did we get here? Via some setbacks, wet feet and wine – Anna Kiernan updates you on our relaunch.
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25 November 2019
Writers, scroll your way through our new journal and let us know: are we on the same page?
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21 November 2019
A new look and feel. A new focus. And a new quarterly digital magazine. The same passion for publishing and storytelling in all its forms.
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21 May 2018
Since its launch in October 2016, Sweek, a global social platform for free reading and writing, has run over 100 writing competitions in 9 languages, ranging from flash fiction to […]
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8 May 2018
Our monthly round-up of opportunities combining books and technology. If you have any opportunities you would like to submit, please get in touch. Marketing & Digital Coordinator – Seven Stories National […]
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3 April 2018
Our monthly round-up of opportunities combining books and technology. If you have any opportunities you would like to submit, please get in touch. Reference & Digital Marketing Director – HarperCollins Deadline: […]
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6 March 2018
Our monthly round-up of opportunities combining books and technology. If you have any opportunities you would like to submit, please get in touch. Ebook Assistant (temp) – Octopus Publishing Group, Hachette Deadline: […]
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1 February 2018
Our monthly round-up of opportunities combining books and technology. If you have any opportunities you would like to submit, please get in touch. Season Producer – Free Word Deadline: 7th February 2018 […]
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22 January 2018
The New Media Writing Prize awards evening took place at Bournemouth University on January 17th 2018. Vanita Patel, BA English Student at Bournemouth University, captured the event for us. On […]
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4 December 2017
Lecturer in Creative Writing/Creative and Professional Writing Deadline: 7th December, 2017 University of Winchester – English, Creative Writing and American Studies is seeking an experienced full-time lecturer to teach, tutor and […]
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1 November 2017
Our monthly round-up of opportunities combining books and technology. If you have any opportunities you would like to submit, please get in touch. Ebook Sales and Promotion Manager – Unbound Deadline: […]
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2 October 2017
Our monthly round-up of opportunities combining books and technology. If you have any opportunities you would like to submit, please get in touch. Junior Marketing Analyst, Audiences & Audio – Penguin […]
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