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Next Wild Writing Session, 2 Masterclasses, plus Members' News
Join me for an online writing session Tuesday 4 November 7-9pm GMT
17 hrs ago
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Sanjida Kay
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October 2025
Six essential craft books every writer should read
What the best writing teachers can tell you about story, structure, prose and publishing.
Oct 27
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Sanjida Kay
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How to hook a reader from the very start of your novel
What an inciting incident is, why it matters and how to create one that gets your writing noticed
Oct 20
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Sanjida Kay
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How to write a one-page synopsis agents will love
Why agents need a synopsis, what to include, and how to distil your book into one powerful page
Oct 12
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Sanjida Kay
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Next Wild Writing Session! Plus Two Masterclasses & Members' News
Join me for an online writing session Tuesday 7 October 7-9pm GMT
Oct 5
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Sanjida Kay
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September 2025
How to write a book pitch that grabs agents’ attention
Four proven methods — and the one I use — to distil your novel into two unforgettable sentences
Sep 29
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Sanjida Kay
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How to write a query letter that gets an agent’s attention
Practical tips and personal experience on crafting a professional, polished letter that makes agents want to read your work
Sep 22
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Sanjida Kay
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Why you need an agent (and how to find one)
The writer–agent relationship explained, and practical steps to help you track down the right match for your book
Sep 15
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Sanjida Kay
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Our first Wild Writing Session!
Join me for an online writing session Tuesday 9 September 7-9pm GMT
Sep 7
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Sanjida Kay
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Why overcoming perfectionism will make you a better writer
The surprising lesson I learned from an art class that could help you finish — and publish — your book
Sep 1
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Sanjida Kay
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August 2025
What feedback do you pay attention to, how do you edit, what do you do once you have an idea for a story?
Just some of the questions that came out of Ask Me Anything about writing.
Aug 1
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Sanjida Kay
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July 2025
Part II: How to use fairy tales to write fiction that sells
How to make your novel a page-turner that publishers can't resist
Jul 27
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Sanjida Kay
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