West Coast Writers' Circle

15/10/2026

Make sure you are asking the right people for feedback on your writing...

How can you find a great test reader for your novel? Who is perfect, where to find them, plus the best websites to get useful feedback!

27/08/2026

If you have ever struggled to come up with the perfect character name, then check this out...
https://www.ridethepen.com/character-names/

13/07/2026

https://www.novumpublishing.com/blog/2026/06/16/writing-for-children-and-their-parents/

Writing children's books is no walk in the park! Find out how to strike a balance between children's enthusiasm and parents' educational expectations.

03/07/2026

Quick Writing Tip ✍️

Write the scene everyone expects... then don't.

When your reader thinks they know exactly what's about to happen, pause.

Ask yourself, "What's another response that's still true to my character?"

Surprise doesn't come from random plot twists. It comes from believable choices that readers never saw coming.

The most memorable stories don't just answer questions.

They create new ones.

03/07/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grn3MaO-EVk

In partnership with Author Nation’s Summer Series, we’re hosting a ...

03/07/2026

https://authorspublish.com/ten-publishers-open-to-direct-submissions-in-july-2026/

Plot Your Novel -- Plot Your Scenes with John Claude Bemis is now open for enrollment. Space is strictly limited. For those interested, you are encouraged to learn more right away.

30/06/2026

For all you Romance writers looking to get traditionally published...

Plot Your Novel -- Plot Your Scenes with John Claude Bemis is now open for enrollment. Space is strictly limited. For those interested, you are encouraged to learn more right away.

19/06/2026

For all you Romance writers...

Want to add some heart-melting romance to your story? This post shows you how to write a kissing scene and 8 tricks that are rarely mentioned

01/06/2026

This is an interesting read when you are planning the colours of your cover and website...

Explore what colors mean in design and branding, from emotion and symbolism to cultural context, visual memory, and the role of color in brand identity.

23/05/2026

What a wonderful and inspiring talk from Marianna Pieterse at the Bothasig Library today! Reading a hilarious chapter from her latest book, 'Alien Adventures - Explorations on Earth', she held a captivated audience, who were keen to answer and ask many questions... Can't wait to read the sequel! Well done, Marianna, and on behalf of all the members of the WCWC, we wish you much success on your publishing journey...👏🤩