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 19th March at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 26th March 2024
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 19th March at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 26th March 2024
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 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.
Workshop Leader
Esther Chilton
Esther has a social science degree specialising in psychology and sociology. Writing was always a passion and since joining The Writers Bureau as a student many years ago, Esther hasn’t looked back. She now writes and tutors full-time. Esther has written for numerous writing magazines and had articles published in a broad range of publications including Prima, Your Cat, Lifeinfo and Collect It! to name a few. She has many short story competition wins to her credit and has also enjoyed judging competitions including Writer’s Forum’s monthly competition. Her fiction stories have appeared in The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Your Cat and Independent Newspapers, as well as teenage and children’s publications.
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 19th March 2024 at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 26th March 2024
Workshop fee: £49.99