Recently completed a crime writing course offered by @newwritingnorth.bsky.social and learned a huge amount, in no small part due to thoughtful feedback and encouragement received from @marnieriches.bsky.social and @mandybyattauthor.bsky.social

Delighted to be included on @the-independent.com's list of recommended institutions for #selfimprovement and #CPD training in 2025.

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Want to develop your talent in #storytelling? Find out more about what we do: www.johnyorkestory.com

✨The Bath Children's Novel Award 2024 closes Sat 30 Nov✨

Prize £5,000 | LL Prize £1,980 @profwriting.bsky.social Cornerstones editing course | Feedback for all listees

Judge: Enrichetta Frezzato from a shortlist chosen by Junior Judges aged 7 to 17

⌛Last few days to send your manuscript!⌛

I think woman from their twenties up will recognise and identify with at least one of the characters in #SoThrilledForYou by @hollybourne.bsky.social. Set over the course of an intense baby shower during a heatwave, the book rotates through four points of view.

#BlackFriday #offer!

'Full of twists & turns, I couldn't put this down. A taut, claustrophobic thriller that left me breathless. Great stuff!'’

‘Seriously recommended’

‘An unsettling psychological thriller that taps into our deepest fears…’

#preorder today 20% discount!

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Both author starter packs are now full. I cannot currently imagine any circumstances in which there will be a third. Off to lie down. Maybe with wine. Do follow and share - there are so many lovely authors in these packs.
go.bsky.app/YB4F8q - Authors Part 1
go.bsky.app/JjSBXRK - Authors Part 2

Why did Shakespeare write in five acts? And how can that help you?

John Yorke explains why act structure underpins all powerful stories – from Macbeth to Succession to the speeches of Ronald Reagan.

> johnyorkestory.com/five-act-str...

#Screenwriting #storytelling #writingadvice #writers

"The pitcher hadn’t really understood just how much potential this idea had. But I could see it."

Emma Millions describes how an #unscripted TV series idea, pitched during a JYS Pitch Decks workshop, has gained a life beyond the deck.

👀 > johnyorkestory.com/2024/07/from...

#pitching #TVwriters

Lovely group of authors here, even if I say so myself!

Hello from Harrogate International Festivals! Obligatory first post on Bluesky – please RT to let people know that we are here. Looking forward to finding friends and building networks!

I'm delighted to be teaching this course in January: www.johnyorkestory.com/course/story...
I started my screenwriting adventures with a JYS course - applying the screenwriting lessons to novel writing is eye opening and fun. Bursaries available #amwriting #writingcourse @profwriting.bsky.social

The brand new twisty, turny psych thriller from @anautieauthor.bsky.social is out today! THE REUNION is perfect for fans of The Hunting Party and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

Yours to own for just 99p and for a limited time only…!

Alright, authors with cats, let's gooooo!

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Hello BlueSky! Great to be here.

If there's snow on the ground, it must be getting to close to our December event. It's free to join us at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central) or online ❄️📚