
Rowan Coleman
Courses and Competitions: Guardian Masterclasses – Popular Women’s Fiction with Julie Cohen & Rowan Coleman with guest speaker, Madeleine Milburn.
There is still time to take part in this great sounding course with two very successful writers. This course is for people who are looking to originate or develop an idea, or who have been working on a novel and want to bring it to a high enough standard for submission.
It’s taking place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2014 at The Guardian, 90 York Way, Kings Cross.
Attendees will be asked to submit a plot synopsis and five pages of the first chapter of their novel ahead of the course to enable the tutors to provide tailored feedback.
You will learn about the fundamentals of creating believable, memorable characters, irresistible plots and compelling dynamics, as well as finding an individual voice. The course will also cover how to prepare a book for submission to agents and publishers, as well as how (and when) to self-publish a novel. The weekend includes an extensive Q&A session with a leading literary agent.
For more information or to book, click here.




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I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.
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