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Develop Your Craft, Realise your Potential.

Welcome to Wordsmith_HQ: The online platform here to support you on your writing and publishing journey.

Welcome to Wordsmith_HQ: The online platform here to support you on your writing and publishing journey

Tell me about your writing…

Tell me about your writing…

Through workshops, courses and writing-related events, 1:1 support programmes and one-off mentoring calls, we focus on your writing practice; helping you to develop your craft and realise your potential.

Our publication and showcasing opportunities, and online resources, enable you to strengthen your portfolio, build your confidence, and share your writing within and beyond our unique Wordsmith community.

Our team of poets, fiction writers, tutors and proofreaders is here to represent you.

Our work is written in honesty, driven by passion and everyone is welcome.

I can’t wait to hear from you and to support you on your journey towards publication!

Sophie (Founder) x

SHOWCASE: Freckled Ink
Creative Writing, Poetry
On my Daughter's First Sleepover with Rainbows by Elizabeth Shaw
Creative Writing, Poetry
Creative Writing, Poetry
Creative Writing, Poetry
Flames by Maha Siddiqui
Creative Writing, Poetry
Creative Writing, Poetry
Creative Writing
Bath time by Elizabeth Shaw
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Stories by Alisha Kanabar
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Downpour (For Rachel) by Jacob Spivey
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Haven by Amy Hartley
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Alt-Treptow by Liam Heitmann-Rice
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Process, Progress by Georgia Dobson
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Memories of an Italian Grandmother, by Laura De Vivo
Crafting With Kids, by Elizabeth Shaw
Here I Sit, Alone, by Sam Pepper
Monster, by Arthur Murphy
Max, by Sadie Moden
Affliction, by Charlie Brodie
Creative Writing, Poetry
Of Minor Significance by Laura Lewis-Waters
Creative Writing, Poetry
Creative Writing, Poetry
Creative Writing
Kitchen Sink by Karna Vaghela
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Tiamat by Anson Clark
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Mother and Child by Rachael Llewellyn
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Grandmama Swims by Christina Mylonas
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
From the Boutique by Wayne Carr
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Climax by Jacob Spivey
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Blame by Elizabeth Akass
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Back to Berlin - Thursday night to Friday morning by Liam Heitmann-Rice
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Two Poems by Jacob Spivey (Part One)
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
After the Deed Poll by Amiee Bolger
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
The Birds are Dying with the Sound of Tomorrow by Sophie
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Freckled Ink: Submissions now open for our brand-new webzine!
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
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What our writers say…

‘A big thank you to Sophie and her team for helping me pull the final strands of my first novel together. [They] offered me an honest, impartial appraisal and constructive solutions for resolving my outstanding concerns. They rallied me to keep going, encouraged me not to over-bend to the views of others (including their own), but to have the confidence to stay true to my own voice and my original concept.’ - Kathryn Adams, Death in Grondere

Pictured left: Our Kathryn with Adams’ first novel.

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Sophie, Kathryn and Em x

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We're continuing our shout out of some of our writers who have gone on to have creative successes beyond our Wordsmith community!⠀ .⠀ Lewis Wood was published in 'People', issue 3 of PBR. In June, his play 'Rabbit Hole' is being stage at the Wrong Shoe Theatre in London.⠀ https://buff.ly/2NvBwAT⠀ .⠀ Rupert Ibbotson was featured in 'Waiting', where his epic poem spanned across the entire publication in between the other pieces. Now he works with Esoterica Zine, which publishes the strangest, 'obscurist' writing, art, and music they can find.⠀ https://buff.ly/2XCsSV5⠀ .⠀ Damini Kane's writing was featured in issue 5 of The Purple Breakfast Review, 'Sound and Silence'. Her debut novel, 'The Sunlight Plane' was published later in 2018.
One of our favourite things is seeing our Wordsmith writers flourish as they pursue their goals beyond our community. In the next two posts, we're shouting out about our previously published writers or team members who have gone on to succeed in their creative endeavours! .⠀ Judy Leigh first published with us in 'You is for University' and issue 3 of The Purple Breakfast Review, 'People' - she's also since been back to visit us for our development day in 2018. Now she's published two acclaimed books with HarperCollins, 'A Grand Old Time' and 'The Age of Misadventure'!⠀ https://buff.ly/2XovHoi⠀ .⠀ We published Gail Aldwin's debut poetry pamphlet, 'adversaries/comrades' earlier this year, and she's already back! In June 2019, she published her debut novel, 'The String Games' - whilst one of her stage plays simultaneously played at the Shaftsbury Fringe. She's prolific!⠀ https://buff.ly/2Jq4w7N⠀ .⠀ Clare Stevens was one of our writers in 'Waiting', issue 7 of The Purple Breakfast Review. Not long after, she'd published 'Blue Tide Rising' with Inspired Quill!⠀ https://buff.ly/2VTk7Bf⠀ .⠀ Emily Suzanne Young has involved with us at Wordsmith since her Master's degree, and was published in 'Rebirth and Growth'. Now she's flying the nest with her own publishing press, Cuthbert and Young, which works with children's and young adult fiction books. They're open for submissions!⠀ https://buff.ly/2J6Szoy . . . #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writing #writer #published #progress #success
Wordsmith has always been focused on developing writers and helping them to reach their potential; that's why we've been quietly posting away over at The Writer's Nook at buff.ly/32aIIFV, where we give advice, creative prompts, book and event reviews! Have you checked it out yet?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #writer #writingcommunity #blog #advice
☀️☀️☀️ A HOLIDAY NOTE FROM WORDSMITH HQ! ☀️☀️☀️ . Attention all Wordsmiths! . From tomorrow (Friday 19th July), I will be on holiday for two weeks returning Monday 5th August. 🎉 . During this time, I will have no access to my emails. Therefore, please note that any emails or enquiries received after 6pm this evening will be responded to upon my return in a couple of weeks. . Orders can still be placed via our website (www.wordsmithhq.co.uk/shop) and I will fulfil these for you as soon as I return in August. 😊 . All orders placed before today have now been dispatched and / or fulfilled. If you’ve not received your book yet, it’s on its way to you! 🙌🏻 . Have a lovely couple of weeks. I’m off to enjoy some sunshine! Sophie x . . . #writer #writers #writerscommunity #writerslove #writersofinstagram #wordsmiths #announcement #publishing #press #websiteopen #shopopen #holiday #holidaytime #outofoffice #outofofficeon #sunshine #twoweeksoff #writinglife #writingcommunity #writingmotivation #writingtime
A big part of our relaunch earlier this year was introducing more to our online offering for those looking to get their writing published and out into the world. The first of these is Freckled Ink, our creative showcase where we publish poetry and short stories online for our community and beyond. You can read them at https://wordsmithhq.co.uk/freckled-ink⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #writer #writingcommunity #published
Having just published our eight issue, this week we're looking back on The Purple Breakfast Review! It's been an incredible success throughout the years, growing with each issue!⠀ .⠀ Beginnings⠀ Technology vs Nature⠀ People⠀ Echoes⠀ Sound and Silence⠀ Rebirth and Growth⠀ Waiting⠀ Nightmares and Daydreams⠀ .⠀ We've had pieces sent to us from all over the world, from debuting writers to seasoned pros, bringing us through relaunches and wind downs, from humble beginnings to the final chapter of an era. We're so grateful to have been a part of so many writers' journeys (over 100!):⠀ ⠀ Lydia Cooper. Katy Corderoy. Lynsey Da Silva Dias. Lauren Donaghue. Melanie Erspamer. Camilla Eustance. Dave Everitt. Adele Falconer. Pattie Flint. Radha Landa. Scott Litster. Jarred Saul. Darren Sharp. Curtis Silas. India Sutton. Zanny Taylor. Polly Wyer. Walker Zupp. Liam Guilfoyle. Eloise Hendy. Sarah Hindmarsh. Emily Ingram. Stuart McKenzie. Aisling Press. Thomas Roberts. Louise Singleton. Lois Roddy. Morwenna Barnes. Niall Warnock Campbell. Wayne Carr. Rachel Hughes. Judy Leigh. Amy Luxton. Warren Mortimer. Jodie O’Toole. Jedidajah Otte. Matthew Page. Marcus Rosemin. Lucy Catherine Shadwell. Audris Wayton. Lewis Wood. Lerah Mae Barcenilla. Kerry Clarke. Shirley Coughlin. Jade Cuttle. Lucia Daramus. E M Hector. Hailey Hudson. Damini Kane. Sam Love. Stuart McKenzie. Donna Meyer. Christina Mylonas. Lindsay Reid. Aimee White. Benjamin White. Chris Wilkinson. Waiwai Yeap. Elizabeth Akass. Anson Clark. Amy Hartley. Claire Meyrick. Evan Murtagh. Olivia Olphin. Barsa Ray. Hayley Sleigh. Jon Wilkins. Emily Suzanne Young. Linda Brady. Rupert Ibbotson. Ute Carson. Jayne Marshall. Allen Ashley. Kristina Gavran. Amy Hartley. Isabelle Kenyon. Louiselle Morris. Lynn-Marie Harper. Rachel Gilman. Grainne Daly. Susan Vinson. Emily Harrison. Barbara Gurney. Clare Stevens. Sarah Standage. Marianna Tsironi. Sophie Storm Killip. Alexis Burnett. Hanna Pape. Claire Miller. Gary McKay. Hannah Patient. Ana Basu. Nels Challinor. Caroline King. Pat Woods. Sophie Jones. Christopher Irvine. Ceinwen E Cariad Haydon. William J Fear. Margaret Tadros. Elodie Rose Barnes.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #writer #writingcommunity

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