On the last full week of each month, Manchester Speculative Fiction holds ‘Writing Week’, a mini NaNoWriMo, write every day challenge.
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Writing Week
Author: Graeme Shimmin
Graeme Shimmin has been a member of the Manchester Speculative Fiction Writing Group since 2012 and edited its first two anthologies. His novels have won, or been listed for, multiple prizes including the Terry Pratchett Prize, YouWriteOn Book of the Year and Arthur C. Clarke Award.
A list of all the speculative fiction writing groups that we are aware of.
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What Is a Writing Group?
If you’re thinking of joining a writing group, but you’re wondering what they really do, then discover the answer here.
What is the speculative fiction writing genre exactly? What does it include and exclude?
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Fiction Publishers in Manchester
A list of all the Fiction Publishers in Manchester, UK that the Manchester Speculative Fiction Group knows about.
When you’re submitting to the writing group, use standard manuscript format so readers can concentrate on your work without distractions.
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Michael Fellowes
Michael Fellowes writes Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction. His work often features characters disempowered by society.
Critiquing other people’s writing can be difficult, so here’s Manchester Speculative Fiction’s advice on how to critique without tears.
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Literary Organisations in Manchester
Here’s a list of the literary organisations in Manchester helping to promote writing, performance and publication of prose and poetry.
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Tips for Having Your Writing Critiqued
Having your writing critiqued can be a challenge. So here’s some tips from a successful writing group on how to get the most from criticism.