Make Money From Your Short Stories
Zoom Writing Workshop with Esther Chilton
Make Money From Your Short Stories
Two-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.
The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise.
Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Tuesday 25th February at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 4th March 2025
Times shown: Greenwich Mean Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £49.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Tuesday 25th February at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 4th March 2025
Times shown: Greenwich Mean Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £49.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Workshop Leader
Esther Chilton
Since joining The Writers Bureau as a student many years ago, Esther hasn’t looked back and now writes and tutors full-time. She regularly has articles and short stories published in a variety of newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad, ranging from The Guardian, to The People’s Friend, to Writing Magazine. As well as winning writing competitions herself, Esther has judged many, including Writers’ Forum magazine’s monthly short story competition. She is currently working with a publisher on a range of non-fiction books on writing.
Workshop Outline
Week One: Which magazines accept short stories?
With many of the women’s weeklies no longer accepting unsolicited manuscripts, or even publishing fiction at all, who can you send your stories to? Do any of the magazines still offer opportunities to freelance writers? The answer is yes, they do.
In this first session, we’ll take a look at some of the opportunities in the women’s weeklies – for men as well as women. You’ll be given specific magazines you can target, together with examples. We’ll also talk about how important it is that you do your market research well and have a good feel for what each magazine is looking for.
Week Two: Other publications to send your stories to.
While the women’s weeklies have been seen as a major market to target, there are lots of other magazines which invite short stories, including small press markets and ezines. And don’t forget the competition scene. A competition win not only sees your story in print, it can also open doors to further publication.
The second session will give you more magazines to write for, together with examples and tips. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
With many of the women’s weeklies no longer accepting unsolicited manuscripts, or even publishing fiction at all, who can you send your stories to? Do any of the magazines still offer opportunities to freelance writers? The answer is yes, they do.
In this first session, we’ll take a look at some of the opportunities in the women’s weeklies – for men as well as women. You’ll be given specific magazines you can target, together with examples. We’ll also talk about how important it is that you do your market research well and have a good feel for what each magazine is looking for.
Week Two: Other publications to send your stories to.
While the women’s weeklies have been seen as a major market to target, there are lots of other magazines which invite short stories, including small press markets and ezines. And don’t forget the competition scene. A competition win not only sees your story in print, it can also open doors to further publication.
The second session will give you more magazines to write for, together with examples and tips. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
By taking part in this workshop you will:
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meet other writers
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have time to ask questions as there are only ten participants per group
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be given specific markets you can write for
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learn how to find paying markets
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find out about small press markets and ezines
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learn why competitions shouldn't be ignored
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gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.
Starting Tuesday 25th February at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 4th March 2025
Workshop fee: £49.99