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Masterclasses

Lit’ Talk: Plotting the Short Story

In this 30-minute LitTalk, you will learn what works in the short story form, and how to make it work for you.

Jonathan Gibbs
One Day - 30 minutes

Novel Writing: The Secrets for Success

The day course will examine the fundamental building blocks of a strong, compelling (and ready-to-submit) novel. Areas covered include pace and characterisation - with special focus on building tension and suspense - as well as the editing and submission process. The course is suitable for both beginners and those who have started writing but would love additional tips and direction.

Felicia Yap
One-day Course

How To Edit Your Writing- FREE SAMPLE

Are you interested in learning new approaches to editing your writing? This four-week online course will help you explore new techniques for analysis and creativity in the editing process. Books, like films, are made in the editing.

Gabriel Gbadamosi
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Litro #186: Olympics edition

‘Litro: Olympics edition’ Within these pages, you will find narratives that reflect the spirit of the Olympics—stories of resilience, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. From the intimate struggles of athletes to the broader cultural impact of the Games, each piece offers a unique perspective on how sports shape our lives and identities.

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Fiction

Story Sunday

Story Sunday

Dive into the best stories Litro magazine has published within the last week.
Flash Friday

Flash Friday
Lunch Break Fiction

Lunch Break Fiction

Grab a short story to go!
Print Issues

Print Issues

Non-Fiction

Essay Saturday

Essay Saturday

Unconventional perspectives, stories that go deeper, that scratch beneath the surface of a tale, finding its wider meanings to give our readers something to think about. Including, but not limited to, personal essays, memoir and travel dispatches, the more creative you are with the term “essay” the better.
Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Exploring the intersection between the Arts & Culture. Bringing you reviews, features on forthcoming exhibitions, events, public art, contemporary artists, and everything else in between.
Reviews

Reviews

Here you’ll find reviews on books, films, theatre, and other events that we like and we think you’ll like too.
Interviews

Interviews

Sit-down interviews and not-your-standard Q&As with authors, people in publishing, artists, musicians, and other very interesting people.
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