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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Winchester is just an hour from London on the train, and The Arc is juts 5 mins from the train station here so could be one for Londoners also. Here's to all the future novels waiting to be written. Maybe see you there! #WritingMasterclass

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

On 5th Sep, I'll be teaching a one-day Novel Writing Masterclass in #Winchester. Just one spot left - I'd love an aspiring novelist to fill it as I'm not planning courses in '27. If you're wrestling with a novel, or dreaming of starting one, maybe the spot is for you! helencullen.com/store/novel-...

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Novel Writing Masterclass - In Person, Winchester: 5th September 2026 — Helen Cullen

Published novelist, experienced creative writing teacher and industry expert, Helen Cullen offers unique one day novel writing masterclass in Winchester, Hampshire

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Oct 17th: A masterclass teaching everything you need to know about how to find a literary agent - the first step on your path to publication. Places are very limited to allow ample time for questions. You can read full details and register for your spot here: helencullen.com/writing-cour...

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Writing Courses and Workshops — Helen Cullen

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Sep 5th: A One-Day Novel Writing Masterclass covering all the essential elements of writing a novel. Perfect for those working on drafts that need some re-invigoration or advice, or absolute beginners wondering how to get started.

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Writing Courses and Workshops — Helen Cullen

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Calling all aspiring writers near Winchester! If you've always dreamed of writing and publishing a novel, I hope I can help. In the autumn I am hosting two masterclasses at The Arc, Winchester.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Calling all Narrative Non-Fiction Writers! As part of the Brunel Uni New Writers Programme, the Nero Book Award Winning author Sophie Elmhirst is offering a free, online creative writing workshop on 8th July! Exciting! Register here to join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/brunel-ne...

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

5th Aug: A free publishing industry webinar on the Path to Publication for Children's and YA Fiction with wonder agent Julia Churchill from AM Heath, Bella Pearson of Guppy Books and Nazima Abdillahi from Hachette Children's: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/path-to-pu...

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Path to Publication – Children’s and YA Fiction

Part of the Brunel University New Writers Programme

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

28th July: A free publishing industry webinar on the Path to Publication for Adult Non-Fiction with this amazing line-up: Literary agent Matt Turner of RCW Literary Agency and commissioning editors Mo Hafeez of FaberBooks and Alpana Sajip from Picador: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/path-to-pu...

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Path to Publication – Adult Non-Fiction

Part of the Brunel University New Writers Programme

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

21st July: A free publishing industry webinar on the Path to Publication for Adult Fiction writers with superstar agent Sallyanne Sweeney, International Creative Agency and the amazing editors Francesca Main, Phoenix books and Hannah Chukwu, Dialogue Books: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/path-to-pu...

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Path to Publication – Adult Fiction

Part of the Brunel University New Writers Programme

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

July 14th: Anatomy of a Story - a short story writing workshop with the award-winning Lucy Caldwell @lucycaldwell.bsky.social : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anatomy-of...

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Anatomy of a Story with Lucy Caldwell

Part of the Brunel University New Writers Programme

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

July 8th: Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Narrative Non-Fiction workshop with Nero Book Awards Gold winner, Sophie Emhirst: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-na...

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Writing Narrative Non-Fiction with Sophie Elmhirst

Part of the Brunel University New Writers Programme

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

July 2nd: Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Children’s and YA Fiction with Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-ch...

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Writing Children’s Fiction with Patrice Lawrence

Part of the Brunel University New Writers Programme

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Calling All Aspiring Writers!! I am delighted to share that the Brunel University online New Writers Programme is open now for registrations: a series of excellent creative writing workshops and publishing industry webinars. Free to register. All are welcome: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/brunel-ne...

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Brunel New Writers Programme

Join our free summer series of creative writing workshops and publishing webinars. Develop your writing craft, learn from acclaimed authors, and gain valuable insights into the publishing industry fro...

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Very exciting news! I am absolutely thrilled that I will be publishing my next novel, ISEULT, with the brilliant team at Hachette Ireland in February 2027. Thank you so much to my agent, the inimitable Peter Straus at RCW and to my editor Ciara Considine. Hurrah! 🥂#Iseult

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Calling all aspiring novelists!! If you have always dreamed of writing a novel, or have begun one, and would like a supportive workshop environment to help you turn the dream into a reality, I hope I can help. Join me in #Winchester from February. www.helencullen.ie

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Hello! If your NY Resolution is to start creative writing, I'm delighted to share that Brunel Uni is now offering short online courses from Feb: Fiction with myself, Bernardine Evaristo, Max Kinnings & Frazer Lee and poetry with Daljit Nagra - Check it out! shortcourses.brunel.ac.uk/product?cata...

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Introduction to Fiction Writing

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Next Tuesday, 9th December, we have our final Brunel UniWriters Talking event where I will be interviewing Colin Barrett about his Nero Book Award winning debut novel Wild Houses. If you interested in Irish literature or writing craft, please register to join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brunel-wri...

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Brunel Writers Talking Series: Colin Barrett

Join us at Brunel for an evening with Colin Barrett, winner of the 2025 Nero Debut Fiction Prize, discussing his novel Wild Houses.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Exciting Event Klaxon: Our next Brunel Uni Writers Talking Event is Wed 19th with the Nero Book Gold Award winner Sophie Elmhirst. Register here to join us online for free and hear the behind the scenes scoop on her incredible book Maurice and Maralyn: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brunel-wri...

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Brunel Writers Talking Series: Sophie Elmhirst

Join us online as journalist Sophie Elmhirst discusses her award-winning book about 1970s couple’s extraordinary tale of survival at sea.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Just a few spots left on this fiction writing course for beginners that I’m hosting in Winchester! ⬇️⬇️

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I'm very excited to be one of the judges along with superstars Bernardine Evaristo and @sophieelmhirst.bsky.social - we are looking forward to reading your work. Good Luck!

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Delighted to share that the Nero New Writers Prize in assoc. with Brunel Uni is now OPEN for entries from unpublished writers in Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children's Fiction. For full details visit nerobookawards.com/new-writers-... Good luck!

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NEW WRITERS PRIZE 2025 - Nero Book Awards

The Nero New Writers Prize in association with Brunel University of London seeks to uncover the best and brightest untapped writing talent and support them as they develop into the [...]

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The next free Brunel Uni publishing webinar is Thurs 10th - Submitting your Work to Literary Journals with Lisa McInerney from The Stinging Fly, Josie Mitchell from @grantamag.bsky.social and Jamie Cameron from The London Magazine - please register here to join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/submitting...

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Submitting to Literary Journals

Join our free webinar on submitting to literary journals with editors from *Stinging Fly*, *Wasafiri* & *The London Magazine*.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Huge thanks to Sam Copeland of RCW Literary Agency, Emma Bal of Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency and Laurie Robertson from PFD Literary Agency for an amazing Meet the Agents panel for Brunel University yesterday - and to everyone who came!

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

On Thurs 10th, we have our 3rd Brunel Uni free publishing webinar: find out everything there is to know about submitting to literary journals. Join us to hear from Lisa McInerney (Stinging Fly), Sana Goyal @wasafirimag.bsky.social and Jamie Cameron @thelondonmagazine.bsky.social Register here⬇️

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

If you are submitting to literary agents, or would like to understand more what they do/how it all works, join us Tuesday 8th for the next free Brunel Uni's publishing webinar, Meet the Agents with folks from RCW, PFD and Madeleine Milburn agencies. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-a...

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Meet the Agents

Join our free *Meet the Agents* webinar with top UK agents sharing tips on submissions, finding the right agent & industry insights.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Last Chance Siren: Our Meet the Editors webinar is this eve @7pm. Register for free to hear about publishing from amazing editors, Joelle Owusu of #MerkyBooks, @samjordison.bsky.social of @galleybeggars.bsky.social and Katie Bowden from @4thestatebooks.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-e...

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Meet the Editors

Brunel University of London is hosting a series of writing workshops and publishing webinars for aspiring writers.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

On 25.06 ,we have our first free Brunel Uni online publishing webinar with editors Joelle Owusu from #MerkyBooks, @samjordison.bsky.social from @galleybeggars.bsky.social and Katie Bowden from @4thestatebooks.bsky.social Register here to demystify publishing: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-e...

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Meet the Editors

Brunel University of London is hosting a series of writing workshops and publishing webinars for aspiring writers.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Yay! Will be so lovely to see you there, Jackie! ❤️

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Elaine Feeney @elainefeeney.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I will be giving a Short Story workshop on August 6th thanks to super organiser / writer / brilliant lecturer @wordsofhelen.bsky.social via Brunel University Sign up below 👇 All Welcome

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

And our final workshop is short-story writing with @thebookerprizes.bsky.social nominee and literary icon @elainefeeney.bsky.social Feeney who offers a free workshop on writing short stories. You don't want to miss this: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-sh...

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Writing Short Stories with Elaine Feeney

Join our free workshop with Elaine Feeney on writing short stories—perfect for new writers keen to craft compelling, powerful fiction!

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

On July 28th Prof of Creative Writing at Brunel, Hannah Lowe, will be delivering her free online workshop in creative non-fiction on writing memoir: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-cr...

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Writing Creative Non-Fiction with Hannah Lowe

Join our free memoir workshop with Hannah Lowe: shape life into story through memory, craft & reflection. No experience needed!

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

On July 23rd we have our first free workshop - writing children's fiction with Nero Book Awards Children's Fiction Winner, Liz Hyder @londonbessie.bsky.social. Register here to secure your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-ch...

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Our 3rd webinar, on July 10th, welcomes editors from three powerhouse literary journals to offer their advice on submissions: Lisa McInerney from @stingingfly.bsky.social, Sana Goyal from @wasafirimag.bsky.social and Jamie Cameron from The London Magazine: www.eventbrite.com/e/submitting...

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Submitting to Literary Journals

Join our free webinar on submitting to literary journals with editors from *Stinging Fly*, *Wasafiri* & *The London Magazine*.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Our 2nd webinar - Meet the Agents - is on July 8th and offers a chance to gather insights and advice from Sam Copeland from RCW Literary Agency, Emma Bal from Madeline Milburn Literary Agency and Laurie Robertson from PFD Agency: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-a...

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Meet the Agents

Join our free *Meet the Agents* webinar with top UK agents sharing tips on submissions, finding the right agent & industry insights.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Our first free webinar on June 25th at 7pm - Meet the Editors - offers three superstar editors in conversation: Joelle Owusu from #MerkyBooks, @samjordison.bsky.social from @galleybeggars.bsky.social and Katie Bowden from @4thestatebooks.bsky.social : www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-e...

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Meet the Editors

Brunel University of London is hosting a series of writing workshops and publishing webinars for aspiring writers.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Exciting Announcement: Brunel Uni is hosting a series of free online creative writing workshops and publishing industry webinars this summer. Please check out this link to read more and register: www.eventbrite.com/cc/brunel-un...

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Brunel University Workshops and Webinars

Brunel University of London is hosting a series of writing workshops and publishing webinars for aspiring writers.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Loved interviewing James Dean Bradfield from #ManicStreetPreachers for today’s Sunday Times Magazine - I could have filled the whole magazine with his wit, wonder and wisdom but this must suffice! Talk about being a band for our times! www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...

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James Dean Bradfield: ‘I stopped drinking so there’s no partying’

The Manic Street Preacher on his love of Wales, eating Spam and liver casserole and dealing with the disappearance of Richey Edwards

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I’m so looking forward to seeing my superhuman pal, @elainefeeney.bsky.social light up the @irishculturalcentr.bsky.social in London this Friday, May 23rd. This is such a special book - come join us and hear all about it from the magician herself!

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Amazing! So deserved - comhairgdeas, Rick! 🥂

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Blue Road - The Enda O’Brien story has made it to the UK. I saw it on Saturday and it is just incredible. Edna broke down doors at considerable personal cost so writers like me could walk through. Forever in her debt. Please go see it if you can. Comhairgdeas @sineadoshea.bsky.social 💙💙💙

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Sinead O'Shea @sineadoshea.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We are very pleased that our UK release of Blue Road - The Edna O'Brien Story will expand to the following screens from April 25th. (tmrw) Really appreciate the word of mouth. Tickets here: www.modernfilms.com/blueroad

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

So so delighted to receive the forthcoming new novel from superstar @elainefeeney.bsky.social - will be starting immediately if not sooner as my soul could use a tonic and there is surely no better one to deliver it! Out in May from Harvill Secker to light up for your life!

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Mostly Books @mostly-books.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Join us on Friday 28th March as we welcome Fíona Scarlett to the shop to chat about her latest novel, May All Your Skies Be Blue, with fellow author @wordsofhelen.bsky.social. Tickets can be bought in the shop or online: mostly-books.co.uk/event/fiona-... @faberbooks.bsky.social #booksky

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