Auscot Publishing and Retreats

20/07/2024

I’m doing a book signing at Airborne Forces Day. Having so much fun and the books are flying off the shelf. Being a writer is truly the best job in the world.

05/07/2024

Today is the last day to enter the Novel London Literary Competition 2024 run by Safeena Chaudhry of Nivel London. I’m honoured to be a judge alongside Stella Oni Open internationally to published and unpublished writers. Some great prizes - 1. £500 plus lunch (or zoom call) with a literary agent. 2. £350 plus interview in writing magazine and podcast. 3. £250 plus sessions from a writing coach. So, if you have a novel well worth submitting the first 3000 words. Find out more at https://www.novellondon.co.uk

19/06/2024

I am both honoured and delighted to be judging the Novel London Literary Competition 2024 with Stella Oni. Open to both unpublished and published writers (please read the criteria), there are some great prizes for first, second and third place winners, including cash prizes and meeting with a literary agent. The closing date is 30th June, so son;t miss out and take a look now

Novel London is a literary platform that has supported and showcased nearly 100 writers since 2015. It began as a literary night at The Big Green Bookshop and went on to being featured in Waterstones bookshops and iconic venues such as The Clock Tower in King's Cross. It is now an international lite...

02/05/2024

We have something special for all of you!

Auscot is now live with micro courses and they are FREE.. Just log in and enjoy!

And let us know what other courses you want us to create. 💖

02/05/2024

Isn't it intriguing to know about an author's journey? How they got there? What pitfalls did they have to navigate? What worked and what didn't?

When you register for our next Writing Retreat in Perth, Western Australia, you will meet a few published authors who will share their journey with us.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.auscotpublishing.com/perth-retreat/

Join us for a chat with an author who's been there, and done that! ✍️

They'll share their journey through the publishing world, from rejections to triumphs, and offer insider tips to guide your own writing adventure. 🚀

Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and get your author journey off the ground! 🚀

01/05/2024

Ever wanted to get away just for yourself? A time to think, to write, to muse … to just catch up with yourself?

Join us for 5 breathtaking days - and nights- at this stunning Writing Retreat in Yallingup Western Australia

30/04/2024

Want to join us for another fabulous retreat?

And throw in some exotic travel down under?

Who is ready???

27/04/2024

Can you think of a better place to visit your writing muse?

Register Now and Save: https://www.auscotpublishing.com/perth-retreat/

27/04/2024

Sun, Surf & Stories: Come away to one of the remotest regions in the world. Sit on solitary golden beaches and find your muse.
Early-bird Registrations are now open: https://www.auscotpublishing.com/perth-retreat/

24/04/2024

A writing retreat that is hosted in a Heritage Hotel near Western Australia's best wineries. This hotel has beautiful gardens, a reserve forest as a backdrop where yo can go hiking and a five minute walk down the road will bring you face to face with one of the best surfs in Australia.

In short, it's magical. You won't want to leave.

But to get there, you have to register your spot now before the Early Bird spots are all gone: https://www.auscotpublishing.com/perth-retreat/

23/04/2024

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN: https://www.auscotpublishing.com/perth-retreat/

22/04/2024

Stunning beaches, the best wineries and amazing keynote speakers, both local and international. Auscot Publishing and Retreats brings you it's second writing retreat of 2024.

Check out our registration page: https://www.auscotpublishing.com/perth-retreat/

21/04/2024

....And finally, we are ready!!!! Sea and Scripts - Perth Writing Retreat is on!

Registrations are Open:https://www.auscotpublishing.com/perth-retreat/

01/04/2024

It's me on the More Than Writers Blog today, talking about pitching to magazines.

As well as being an author, writing coach and podcaster, I am also the Editor in Chief of Writers' Narrative Magazine; the image of the Apri...

24/03/2024

Taking a trip down memory lane! Click the link below to see all the photos from the website

https://www.auscotpublishing.com/photos-from-scottish-retreat-february-2024/

Can't believe it just a little over a month ago, that our first Auscot retreat , Mists and Manuscripts concluded in Scotland.

Look at all the photos from our retreat

22/03/2024

The April issue of Writers' Narrative, the magazine for writers everywhere, is now available. Camp packed with advice on editing and writing for anthologies, this is not one you want to miss.

This issue focuses on editing and why it is so important to writers. The featured author interview is with Roz Morris award winning writer, acclaimed editor and public speaker. In this interview she shares her advice on editing your manuscript and making sure it is highly polished. There are hints a...

08/03/2024

Happy International Women’s Day to all Femake writers worldwide. May your brain be filled with words and your pen be filled with power.

28/02/2024

I spent last week running a Writing retreat with Shoma Mittra and Susan McVey my partners in Auscot Publishing and Retreats. What a week packed with learning, exploration, writing and laughs. The attendees were amazing and have made lifelong friends. Now looking forward to the one I am running in Yallingup, Perth, Australia in October. Making memories and helping writers. Lisa Harkrader Carrie Benedet Jennifer Carsel Ferris M Laura Martinez Patricia Gitt Mary Karpin

24/02/2024

I’m doing a book signing with Lisa Harkrader from the USA and Carrie Benedet from Australia. How international. So much fun. It was also fun to spend time with them when they joined us at the Auscot Publishing and Retreats Mistas and Manuscripts writing retreat in Scotland last week.

21/02/2024

Auscot’s first writing retreat is well on its way and what a blast it’s been the first 3 days!

17/02/2024

"Write what should not be forgotten." - Isabel Allende

These 5 days at the retreat will help you find that serene space

16/02/2024

Westerwood Hotel and Spa is all ready to receive our delegates for the first even Scottish Writing Retreat.

A very warm welcome to you all.

15/02/2024

"The first draft is just you telling yourself the story." - Terry Pratchett

14/02/2024

Let us partake in the feast of togetherness. Let our visions take flight, our anxieties fade, and emerge not just as a writer, but as a woman empowered, ready to conquer the world, one powerful sentence at a time.

13/02/2024

Hear from the expert: Peter Burnett from Leamington Publishers talks about the latest happenings in the world of publishing.

12/02/2024

Auscot is thrilled to have the amazing Amy Collins as our keynote speaker at the first Auscot Writing Retreat, Mists and Manuscripts.

Don't want to miss out?

There are still one or two spaces to register. Comment below and we will be in touch.

01/08/2023

Today on the More Than Writers blog I am celebrating friendship and all those in the writing community who uplift and support others in their writing journey. This is one you definitely want to join in the conversation on as it’s a chance to support and uplift others.

On 30th July it was International Friendship Day. Yes, I know this is 1st August but that’s the slot for my post on this blog. What has th...