Subscriptions to these bestselling writing publications are available throughout the UK, Europe and rest of the world through the Writers’ News website or by calling 01778 392482.

Wasafari Magazine Magazine of International Contemporary Writing with a special focus on India, Africa and the Caribbean. Features new and established writers and poets, also essays, interviews, art and reviews. 


Original Short Story Magazines

TTA Press is named after the magazine it founded in 1994, The Third Alternative, which is renowned for its slipstream/horror fiction and introduction (or early publication) of writers such as Nicholas Royle, Justina Robson, Neal Asher and a great many others. The magazine has also published  authors including Muriel Gray,  Brian Aldiss, Elizabeth Bear and many others. The magazine is twice winner of the British Fantasy Award.

TTA Press now publish: 

short science fiction and fantasy in Interzone
short form crime fiction in Crimewave
short form horror genre fiction in Black Static 

TTA Press Submission Guidelines: It is strongly recommended that you study the magazines before submitting.

Member Blogs

Mike French  The View from Here is a magazine style literary blog with author interviews, book reviews, Behind the Scenes features and articles sprinkled with the personal musings and progress of writer Mike French.


Writers' Circles and Group - contact us if you would like a link to your writers' group

King's Lynn Writers' Circle

Magnetic North Writers' Group 'We are a friendly, open writers' group, based in South London. New faces are always welcome. We bring work in progress to read aloud, and receive feedback and constructive criticism. We cover poetry, novels, short fiction, screenplays and non-fiction. The group meets each Monday between 8 and 10pm. Our venue is always around Greenwich, but changes from time to time, so please phone the contact number for current details, or email magneticnorthse10@yahoo.co.uk . See http://www.geocities.com/magnorth_writing/ to find out more.' Contact Details: 07928 376005

Writers' Websites

The Writers' Den


On the following pages are links to resources and exercises to help new writers develop their work. We’re starting off with some excellent articles for aspiring writers from the BBC website, just click on the underlined links below to access them:

• Anatomy of a Story Charles Pallister, author of The Quincunx, advises on what makes a story work from beginning to end.

• Capturing Places Journalist Sue Chester explains how to let your readers see, touch and taste the world in your work.

• Develop Your Voice Stella Duffy, author of Eating Cake and Immaculate Conceit, introduces how you can decide what style of writing is for you, how to use point of view and language to create a distinctive voice.

• Poison Pens: Writing Crime Fiction At the London Book Fair in March 2004, authors Minette Walters (The Ice House, The Sculptress) and Mark Billingham (Sleepyhead, Lazybones) held a crime writing masterclass, discussing their experiences in writing for the genre as well as dishing out plenty of useful advice for aspiring writers.

Try This – Try these Free Mini-Creative Writing Exercises

• Try This – Finding Inspiration - Discover how to find ideas for your writing in everyday life, adapting your own memories and experiences, or using observations and overheard conversations.

• Try This – First Person - Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the first person perspective and learn about the importance of dramatic irony. 

• Try This: Genre Buster - Children’s Fiction Discover how to write stories which will grab children's attention with exciting characters and situations. 

• Try This – Preparing for Publication First impressions are important, so this minicourse will help you make sure your work is in tip-top condition before sending it out to prospective editors or publishers. 






YouWriteOn Members' Writers' Circles, Groups & Websites

NEW - we have just started to add details of writers' groups. If you are a writers' group and wish to have your details added, please contact us.

 A Creative Writing network to share resources, discuss books, get help with novels you're currently working on and generally speak about all things creative. View Website


Harrow Writers   www.harrowwriters.org.uk   A Writers Group, based in Harrow, to help with your Writing Skills

Founded in 1948, the Harrow Writers' Circle is a group of 30 or so amateur and professional writers of fiction and non-fiction.

Our President is Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, the well known novelist.

Please visit us whatever your level of experience.

You are sure to improve your writing skills and to meet a friendly and supportive group 

Paddington Writers' Group ( supported by Westminster Libraries) has been running since September 2006 and meets on the second and fourth Thursday each month from 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Paddington Library, Porchester Hall, Porchester Road, London W2 5DU.

The nearest tube stations are Royal Oak , Queensway and Bayswater and buses Numbers 7,18,23,27 and 36 serve the area.

The Group's website is at 'www.paddingtonwriters.blog.com'. Scroll down for tips on improving writing and short pieces of members' work. Submissions and any queries should be emailed to the Group at
' paddingtonwriters@hotmail.com '.

First-timers to meetings are advised to email to confirm the date of the next meeting.

There is a core membership of both published and newer writers and all newcomers are welcome ( Guidelines for members are published on the website ).

At each meeting there are readings from the floor followed by constructive feedback comments for the writer. There are also timed written exercises to improve writing skills, discussions , print-outs of tips to take away and different topics addressed at each meeting.

Forthcoming will be visiting authors, competitions and, hopefully, live events of readings to the public.  

thamesvalleywriterscircle.org The Circle is not a tutor-led group but consists of writers and poets of mixed abilities and ages, who take turns to read their work and offer comments on that of others.

We have about 30 members, including two corresponding members in Australia and one in Turkey.  Some members have been published, others write purely for pleasure.

We endeavour to publish at least one collection or anthology of our work each year - all members are encouraged to contribute to our publications.

There is no annual membership fee, subscriptions are on a pay-as-you-attend basis.  We meet every Tuesday in Tilehurst near Reading. 

Wimpole Street Writers' Workshop (WSWW) www.wimpolestreetwriters.com   Jill Robinson started the WSWW in 1991. Jill Robinson has published nine books including bestsellers Perdido and Bed/Time/Story.  Robinson grew up in Hollywood where her father, Dore Schary, was head of MGM in the 1950s. He used to have his troupe of writers over for Sunday brunch; they'd complain, coach each other, urge each other on.  So she figured that she'd get together with some other writers who felt scared and just as committed. The WSWW works because writers need other writers, a deadline, and someone they trust eager to see their work. Robinson says of the workshops: 'We can't always tell each other what is wrong, exactly how to fix it, but as we listen to each other talk, our issues with our own work come into focus. We hone our instincts, become sharper, and seduce each other to reach for new levels of excellence. We court each other's attention, and as the years have gone on, we've become secure enough, so that when new writers join us, they settle in quickly.'


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Angus Writers' Circle