How To Write A Novel
An inspirational one-day event
Key Information
- The event is not currently bookable, this page is for informational purposes only
- Date: We will schedule a new date soon
- Time: We will schedule a new time soon
- Where: Regents College, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS
- Price: $175.00
- Member discount: Members get an additional 10% discount off the sale price
- BONUS: Get our How to Write video course – for FREE
An intensive, one-day event to help you write your first novel or turbo-charge the one you’re already writing.
Everything you need to know to write a novel
(the right way)
Welcome! This intensive one-day course will teach you the skills you need to build great plots, write great characters – and ensure that the fundamental idea for your book is as sound as a bell.
We’ll also deal with the other stuff you have to know, such as ‘how are you going to get your book published when it’s ready?’ – and – ‘what happens if you hit writer’s block?’
This inclusive day is perfect for writers embarking on their first writing project, or who need a professional refresher for their next.
Book your place today
The event is not currently bookable, this page is for informational purposes only
Turbo-charge your writing and learn how to write a novel that readers will love. Price also includes full, free access to our ‘How to Write’ video course.
Got questions? Then drop us a line.
What we’ll cover
09.30 – 10.00 … Registration
10.00 – 10.40 … The idea for your book, Harry Bingham
10.40 – 11.40 … How to create a great plot, Allie Spencer & Rebecca Horsfall
11.40 – 12.00 … Coffee break
12.00 – 13.00 … How to build wonderful characters, Allie Spencer
13.00 – 14.00 … Lunch
14.00 – 14.40 … Publishing options: Self-publishing, Harry Bingham
14.40 – 15.20 … Publishing options: The traditional industry, Imogen Pelham and Sandra Sawicka
15.20 – 15.40 … Afternoon tea
15.40 – 16.30 … Beating writer’s block, Rebecca Horsfall
16.30 – 17.30 … Slushpile live, With all tutors & agents
17.30 – 18.00 … Networking drinks and nibbles
The day in detail
Morning sessions
The Idea for your Book
All highly saleable books have a terrific idea at their heart. Learn how to identify your idea, how to figure out if it’s strong enough and how to make it even better. With Harry Bingham.
How to Create a Great Plot
The hardest thing in writing is building a story that grips the reader. Luckily there are rules and techniques that make this a lot easier – and we’ll reveal them all. With Allie Spencer & Rebecca Horsfall.
How to Build Wonderful Characters
Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Lisbeth Salander: great books have great characters. We’ll show you how to write lifelike, compelling & memorable characters. With Allie Spencer.
Afternoon sessions
Publishing options
Writers today have more options for reaching readers than ever before – but you need to know what you’re doing!
Discover self-publishing – with bestselling author, Harry Bingham
Discover traditional publishing – with literary agents, Imogen Pelham and Sandra Sawicka
Beating Writer’s Block
At some point, the words will dry up and your ideas will feel empty. But that’s just part of the process – and you can learn how to beat it. With Rebecca Horsfall.
Slushpile Live
We take your work (if you volunteer) and get our panel of experts to analyse and review it. An intimidating but brilliant session! With all tutors & agents.
+ your bonus video course
Free with every ticket!
We’re throwing in our life-changing How to Write video course for free with every ticket.
This 15-hour video course examines every part of the writing process, from initial idea, to editing. The cost of this course alone is usually £650, but we’re including FREE access to every delegate of the ‘How to Write a Novel’ day. It’s a bit of a bargain!
“Hugely inspiring,” (Nathan Munn)
“A wealth of material,” (Anoushka Huggins)
“A breath of fresh air,” (David Ward)
About our Speakers
Harry Bingham
Harry is a bestselling author with over 15 books published, global sales, TV adaptations, and a ton of critical acclaim.
Allie Spencer
Allie Spencer is the author of two novels: ‘Tug of Love’ and ‘The Not-So-Secret Diary of a City Girl’. She has a B.A in English and an M.A. in Medieval Studies. Allie is also a qualified barrister specializing in matrimonial and family law.
Rebecca Horsfall
Rebecca’s best-seller ‘Dancing on Thorns’, was published by PRH in the UK and USA to critical acclaim. She has also written non-fiction films and is working on a further novel under commission to Random House Penguin.
About the agents
Imogen Pelham
Imogen has been an agent at Marjacq Scripts since 2015, after five years at Aitken Alexander.
Imogen represents literary fiction and non-fiction which includes Wellcome Prize shortlisted Emily Mayhew, Gordon Burn Prize shortlisted David Keenan and Costa Short Story Award winner and Edge Hill Prize shortlisted Angela Readman.
Sandra Sawicka
Sandra joined the Marjacq Scripts agency in 2014.
Her main interests are genre fiction (SFF, speculative, crime, horror) and YA. She also handles translation rights for all authors represented by Marjacq. Her clients include Katarzyna Bonda, Paul Crilley, Lauren A Forry, Gemma Fowler, and Andrea Tallarita.
Good to know
Details, details, details…
Event status – This event is not currently bookable
Disabled access – Wheelchair accessible, please contact us for individual requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Dietary needs – The canteen caters to most dietary requirements with a selection of packaged and fresh food.
Location – Regents College, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS
Slushpile Live – if you want to enter Slushpile Live, please email us the opening page of your manuscript at least one week before the event. We won’t have time to review all submissions, but you’ll learn a ton, no matter what.
What your ticket includes
This event is not currently bookable
Who is this event for? Anyone wanting to write, complete or self-edit a novel.
- Entrance to all sessions
- Tea & coffee
- Lunch (up to £7.50 in the excellent college canteen)
- Opportunity to enter Slushpile Live
- BONUS: How to Write video course
Getting there
Get directions to Regents College, London
Why Us?
Jericho Writers has been in the business of helping writers for more than a dozen years.
We’ve helped thousands of writers get started in writing or make huge improvements to their existing work. Hundreds of our clients – all of them writers like you – have gone on to get agents and get published, or self-publish with huge success.
The secret of our success – and yours – is simple. Jericho Writers was founded by writers, for writers. We know what it takes to write a book and make it succeed and we are here to pass that knowledge on to you. Read more about our founder, Harry Bingham, or meet our team.
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