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Chalk Scribblers

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Online writers' group with weekly critique sessions, speaker events with moral support and sympathy if required. Contact the hosts: chalkscribblers@gmail.com Individual members: go.bsky.app/PqZzDvi

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the author: Charles Stross, Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Charles Stross’s first novel, *Singularity Sky*, was published in 2003. Since then, he’s written over 30 novels as well as numerous novellas and short stories. He’s been sh

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Exactly one week from right now, we'll be gathering online to hear Charles Stross @cstross.bsky.social read from his latest novel and to answer questions about... well, about whatever you'd like to ask him. Sign up on Eventbrite to join us for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000172679...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the author: Charles Stross

An evening with leading science fiction novelist Charles Stross.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the author: Charles Stross, Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Charles Stross’s first novel, *Singularity Sky*, was published in 2003. Since then, he’s written over 30 novels as well as numerous novellas and short stories. He’s been sh

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Would you like to hear Charles Stross @cstross.bsky.social read from his latest novel, The Regicide Report, and then pester him with questions without leaving your home? Of course you would. So join us free online on Wed 7th Oct: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000172679...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the author: Charles Stross

An evening with leading science fiction novelist Charles Stross.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

An hour to go before we team up with Three Ravens Publishing @threeravens.bsky.social to talk about how to take a novel from the germ of an idea to a bookshelf. Join us free online. There's no better way to spend your Sunday! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000007850...

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Chalk Scribblers / Three Ravens workshop: novel development

A panel discussion on taking a novel from the first idea to a published book

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congrats to regular scribber Manda on the publication of her latest novel, The Hoard. To find out how she dragged it over the line, join our free online panel event this Sunday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000007850...

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Chalk Scribblers / Three Ravens workshop: novel development

A panel discussion on taking a novel from the first idea to a published book

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Chalk Scribblers / Three Ravens workshop: novel development, Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:00 PM | Meetup

It starts with the germ of an idea. It ends in several hundred pages on a bookshelf. Getting from one to the other is the process: weeks, months and then years of nurturing

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ever wondered how to go from the germ of an idea to a finished novel? Join us free online when our own @doctormandabenson.bsky.social joins forces with the authors and editors of Three Ravens Press @threeravens.bsky.social to answer that question. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000007850...

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Chalk Scribblers / Three Ravens workshop: novel development

A panel discussion on taking a novel from the first idea to a published book

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the screen agent: Leah Middleton, Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Join the Chalk Scribblers to meet Leah Middleton, a script agent at the Marjacq Agency. Leah’s talks on screenwriting have become a regular fixture and as before, she’s of

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If there are any budding screenwriters out there who would like an agent's review of a treatment, there's still a few weeks to get them in. Deadline of 21st Oct for a 4th Nov event. Or just come along to hear the talk and perhaps ask a question. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998665646...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the screen agent: Leah Middleton

An evening with Leah Middleton, script agent at the Marjacq Agency.

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the screen agent: Leah Middleton, Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Join the Chalk Scribblers to meet Leah Middleton, a script agent at the Marjacq Agency. Leah’s talks on screenwriting have become a regular fixture and as before, she’s of

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Any screenwriters out there looking for a script agent's insight? Join us free online on Wed 4th Nov to hear from Marjacq's Leah Middleton. She's offered to comment on a few treatments so if you'd like her feedback, sign up and follow these instructions: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998665646...

Chalk Scribblers meet the screen agent: Leah Middleton, Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Join the Chalk Scribblers to meet Leah Middleton, a script agent at the Marjacq Agency. Leah’s talks on screenwriting have become a regular fixture and as before, she’s of

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Paula Munier, Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Paula Munier is an agent and content strategist at the Connecticut-based literary agency Talcott Notch. She is also the author of the Mercy Carr series of mystery novels a

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Just a few hours until literary agent Paula Munier @paulamunier.bsky.social joins us to give her talk about succeeding in the ever-changing publishing landscape, followed by a verbal pitching session and Q&A. #amwriting #amquerying Join us online for £5/$7: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994239836...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Paula Munier

An evening with Paula Munier, literary agent at Talcott Notch and author of the Mercy Carr series of mystery novels.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Or if Meetup demands toomuch formfilling for your taste, sign up on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994239836...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Paula Munier

An evening with Paula Munier, literary agent at Talcott Notch and author of the Mercy Carr series of mystery novels.

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Two days and counting down until US-based literary agent Paula Munier @paulamunier.bsky.social joins us to comment on verbal pitches and generally spill the beans on the secrets of publishing. #writingcommunity #amquerying Join us online for £5: www.meetup.com/chalk-scribb...

Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Paula Munier, Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Paula Munier is an agent and content strategist at the Connecticut-based literary agency Talcott Notch. She is also the author of the Mercy Carr series of mystery novels a

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the editor: Katie Seaman, Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Katie Seaman spent ten years working in the upper echelons of the publishing industry, starting as an editorial assistant ay the Orion Publishing group, during which time s

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Only 20min until we're online with former acquisition editor and current freelance editor Katie Seaman @katielseaman.bsky.social. Join us for free through Eventbrite: #amwriting #writingcommunity #amquerying www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993493339...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the editor: Katie Seaman

An evening with Katie Seaman, freelance editor and former acquisition editor at HarperCollins UK.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the editor: Katie Seaman, Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Katie Seaman spent ten years working in the upper echelons of the publishing industry, starting as an editorial assistant ay the Orion Publishing group, during which time s

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Would you like to know what goes on in an editor's mind? Then join us online free tomorrow when Katie Seaman @katielseaman.bsky.social, former acquisition editor at HarperCollins and now a freelance editor, will tell us. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993493339...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the editor: Katie Seaman

An evening with Katie Seaman, freelance editor and former acquisition editor at HarperCollins UK.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Half an hour until we're online with criminologist Phil Scraton, who will give his talk titled: Bearing Witness to the Pain of Others: Fractured Lives, Dissenting Voices, Recovering ‘Truth’ Join us online for free if you'd like to hear what he has to say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992242499...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the expert: Phil Scraton

An evening with Phil Scraton, professor emeritus of criminology at Queens Unversity Belfast.

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the expert: Phil Scraton, Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Phil Scraton is a criminologist and non-fiction author who is currently a professor emeritus at Queens University Belfast. He’ll be giving us a talk titled: **Bearing Witn

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Two days before we welcome criminologist Phil Scraton to give his talk titled: Bearing Witness to the Pain of Others: Fractured Lives, Dissenting Voices, Recovering ‘Truth’ Join us free online to hear what he has to say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992242499...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the expert: Phil Scraton

An evening with Phil Scraton, professor emeritus of criminology at Queens Unversity Belfast.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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Chalk Scribblers meet the expert: Phil Scraton, Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Phil Scraton is a criminologist and non-fiction author who is currently a professor emeritus at Queens University Belfast. He’ll be giving us a talk titled: **Bearing Witn

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

One week before we welcome criminologist and author Phil Scraton to give his talk titled 'Bearing Witness to the Pain of Others: Fractured Lives, Dissenting Voices, Recovering ‘Truth’' followed by a Q&A. Join us online for free: #authorevent #writingcommunity www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992242499...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the expert: Phil Scraton

An evening with Phil Scraton, professor emeritus of criminology at Queens Unversity Belfast.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A mere 24h to go before we welcome William Joseph Roberts to share the joys of independent publishing. He's one of the Three Ravens @threeravens.bsky.social so he'll know. Free online event. Here's the Meetup page, with the Eventbrite page in the linked post: www.meetup.com/chalk-scribb...

Chalk Scribblers meet the Publisher: Three Ravens, Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 PM | Meetup

William Joseph Roberts is one of the ‘three ravens’ who founded Three Ravens Publishing in 2019. He is one of their editors as well as being an author of novels and short f

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We're an online group always open for new members. Our critique sessions will be in the small hours for you but our speaker events and workshops may be better for you. Our current event lineup will be filled out over the weekend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/chalk-scri...

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Would you like an insight into independent publishing? You would? Then join us online for free this Sun, when we host William Joseph Roberts of US-based Three Ravens @threeravens.bsky.social. Everyone welcome! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990769128...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the Publisher: Three Ravens

An evening with William Joseph Roberts of Three Ravens Publishing.

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Full congrats to Manda Benson on this one. That's the second Scribbler story in the Flame Tree newsletter. Who's up for the hat trick?

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

20min to go before we meet Rebecca Ferrin, literary agent at Michelle Kass Associates @michellekassagency.bsky.social. Still spaces left for anyone who wants them. Cover charge £5. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989232556...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Rebecca Ferrin

A talk by, pitchin session to and Q&A with Rebecca Ferrin, a literary agent with Michelle Kass Associates.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Any writers out there looking to learn from an agent? If so, join us online on Wed because there's a lot to learn from Rebecca Ferrin of MKA @michellekassagency.bsky.social including, if you're so inclined, what she thinks of your verbal pitch. Cover charge £5. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989232556...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Rebecca Ferrin

A talk by, pitchin session to and Q&A with Rebecca Ferrin, a literary agent with Michelle Kass Associates.

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Would you like to hear the secrets of publishing from a literary agent at MKA @michellekassagency.bsky.social? You would? Then join us online on Wed 3rd Jun when Rebecca Ferrin will spill the beans. All for £5: #amwriting #amquerying www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989232556...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Rebecca Ferrin

A talk by, pitchin session to and Q&A with Rebecca Ferrin, a literary agent with Michelle Kass Associates.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Live in 20min with Damien Mosley of IndieNovella @indienovella.bsky.social. Join us for free - if you dare! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988035483...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the publisher: IndieNovella

An evening with Damien Mosley of IndieNovella, a literary publisher and social enterprise that supports aspiring authors.

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Just over 24h to go before we welcome Damien Mosley of IndieNovella @indienovella.bsky.social, who will talk about how he combines a publishing company with a social enterprise to support aspiring authors. Join us online for free. #writingcommunity www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988035483...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the publisher: IndieNovella

An evening with Damien Mosley of IndieNovella, a literary publisher and social enterprise that supports aspiring authors.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

A quick re-shout about our online online talk, pitching session and Q&A with Fabienne Schwizer @knifewitch.bsky.social of the Ki Agency @kiagency.bsky.social this Tue. Cover charge £5. Here's the Meetup page here, which is a bit more active than the Eventbrite page. www.meetup.com/chalk-scribb...

Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Fabienne Schwizer, Tue, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Fabienne Schwizer joined the Ki Agency in 2024 where they are building a list of authors across fiction and non-fiction. They are particularly interested in adult or YA wor

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join us online next Tue to meet Fabienne Schwizer @knifewitch.bsky.social of the Ki Agency @kiagency.bsky.social, who is more open to SF/F than most agents. Try a verbal pitch or just learn from a literary agent. Cover charge £5. #writingcommunity #amwriting www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986268056...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Fabienne Schwizer

A talk, Q&A and pitching session with Fabienne Schwizer of the Ki Agency.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Only a few hours to go before we welcome literary agent Polly Halladay, who will be sharing the secrets of the publishing world and giving feedback on verbal pitches. Join us online for a fiver if that appeals to you: #writingcommunity #amwriting #getpublished www.meetup.com/chalk-scribb...

Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Polly Halladay, Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Polly Halladay joined Georgina Capel Associates as an assistant in 2021, and has been an agent since 2024. She is currently building a list for which she would like: * Lit

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Would you like to learn the secrets of publishing from a literary agent? Of course you would. That's why Polly Halladay of Georgina Capel Associates will be joining us online on Wed. She'll be commenting on verbal pitches as well. £5 cover charge. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985667098...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Polly Halladay

Polly Halladay is a literary agent building a list of literary and commercial fiction, short story collections and poetry.

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Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

On the day we leap into the future, it feels like the right time to invite you to an evening with Ken MacLeod @amendlocke.bsky.social, an author who has spent the last 30 years sharing is visions of the future. #writingcommunity #author Free online this Wed: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984677623...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the author: Ken MacLeod

An evening with science fiction novelist Ken MacLeod.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Would you like to you like to spend an online evening with the author who has been giving us socialist space opera for the last three decades? Then join us online for free when we welcome Ken MacLeod @amendlocke.bsky.social next Wed. #writingcommunity www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984677623...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the author: Ken MacLeod

An evening with science fiction novelist Ken MacLeod.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

An hour to go before Amy Durant @savingbooks.bsky.social tells us all about indy publisher Sapere Books @saperebooks.bsky.social . Still plenty of space to join us online for free if you want to hear her wisdom. #writingcommunity #amwriting www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984226760...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the publisher: Sapere Books

A talk and Q&A with Amy Durant of Sapere Books, a UK-based independent publisher.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Are you a writer considering indy publishing? You might want to join us this Tue, when Amy Durant @savingbooks.bsky.social of UK-based Sapere Books @saperebooks.bsky.social will share an insider's view. Online and free. #writingcommunity #amwriting www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984226760...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the publisher: Sapere Books

A talk and Q&A with Amy Durant of Sapere Books, a UK-based independent publisher.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A few hours and a week from now, we'll be hosting Amy Durant @savingbooks.bsky.social of Sapere Books @saperebooks.bsky.social. Join us online for free to hear Amy tell us of the wonderful world of indy publishing. #writingcommunity #amwriting www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984226760...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the publisher: Sapere Books

A talk and Q&A with Amy Durant of Sapere Books, a UK-based independent publisher.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

A little over an hour before Vanessa Fogg @vanessafogg.bsky.social and Ana Sun @singingtotigers.bsky.social join us to talk about their short story collections. Join us online for free: #writingcommunity #authors www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982585217...

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Chalk Scribblers talk collections: Ana Sun & Vanessa Fogg

A conversation with the authors of two recently published shot story collections: Ana Sun and Vanessa Fogg.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

How does one short story bloom into a book-length collection and what can we learn from the flowering? Join us online this Wed when Ana Sun @singingtotigers.bsky.social and Vanessa Fogg @vanessafogg.bsky.social discuss their recent collections. #WritingCommunity www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982585217...

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Chalk Scribblers talk collections: Ana Sun & Vanessa Fogg

A conversation with the authors of two recently published shot story collections: Ana Sun and Vanessa Fogg.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Since posting that, we've had to reschedule to Wed 25th Feb. We don't have an event on Mon 18th Mar. Event page is: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chalk-scri...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Hannah Schofield

A talk, pitching session and Q&A with Hannah Schofield, literary agent at LBA books.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

No soon did we post this than we had to reschedule it. We'll now be hosting Hannah Schofield of LBA Books on Wednesday 25th February. Hope to see all you future bestseller authors there. #writingcommunity #amquerying www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979056011...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Hannah Schofield

A talk, pitching session and Q&A with Hannah Schofield, literary agent at LBA books.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Would you like to know what a literary agent thinks of your novel? On Wed 18th Feb, Hannah Schofield of LBA has offered to comment on verbal pitches and to answer your burning questions about publishing. Join us online for £5: #writingcommunity #amquerying www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chalk-scri...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Hannah Schofield

A talk, pitching session and Q&A with Hannah Schofield, literary agent at LBA books.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Still a few slots left to hear Chris French @profchrisfrench.bsky.social talk about how and why we conjure ghosts and aliens with our imagination, saving them the bother of existing, aka the sceince of weird shit. Join us for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chalk-scri...

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Chalk Scribblers meet the expert: Chris French

An evening with Chris French, expert in anomalistic psychology and author of 'The Science of Weird Shit'.

Chalk Scribblers @chalkscribblers.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Congratulations to one of our regular Scribblers! Layla Sabourian's @laylasabourian.bsky.social flash tale of judgement by music has been published by Flame Tree.