Writing Magazine | August 2025
The August issue of Writing Magazine puts the focus on the expert advice and insider tips that will give your writing the very best chance of being noticed in a crowded marketplace. Launching in this issue, the Write for Success programme offers insider knowledge and expert tips to take your writing further. This month you’ll find the first part of an essential new series on editing your novel, an inspiring look at pitching your work with passion and an incisive guide to writing the query letter that will hook the attention of an agent or publisher. Next month, look out for expert advice on writing the dreaded synopsis, and more.
In the new issue you’ll also find insights on research for novelists, a look at writing as an endurance sport, and an interview with rom-com star Jenny Colgan, celebrating 25 years of delighting readers, plus all the latest competitions, calls for creative writing and much more. We’ve created so many chances to see your writing succeed, so don’t miss the issue, and don’t miss out!
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From poetry to fiction, memoirs to short stories, writing is a beautiful art that takes many shapes and forms, but it can also be a difficult art to master, and that’s where Writing Magazine comes in. Created by real experts who understand how hard it can be to get the creative juices flowing and those brilliant ideas down on paper and how much harder it can be to get them out into the world - Writing Magazine is dedicated to helping writers of all levels perfect their craft and have it enjoyed by others.
In every issue you’ll find writing exercises, practical tips and real-life advice from the experts, to help you improve your skills, motivate you through those difficult patches and get your work out there for the world to enjoy.
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- Competitions where you can enter your creative pieces
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Writing Magazine August 2025.