Writing Tips

How to enter our spring writing competition #CBCSpringStory26

Write a flash fiction story inspired by one of our prompts to be in with a chance of winning a writing course place. Our #CBCSpringStory26 writing competition is now open for entries. We're hosting this competition over on Instagram (@curtisbrowncreative) from Thurs 9 Apr to Tues 5 May.

How to enter our spring writing competition #CBCSpringStory26

7th Apr 2026

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24th Mar 2026

Abi Daré: ‘I find joy in helping writers recognise their strengths’

19th Mar 2026

5 tips for engineering the twist

12th Mar 2026

Rebecca Coxon: 'Fertility is so often seen as a women’s issue, but it is a human issue'

10th Mar 2026

Sophie Stern: 'It’s important to always dig deeper and ask what’s driving your characters'

5th Mar 2026

Venetia Constantine: 'I’ve always been fascinated by magic with consequences'

3rd Mar 2026

Jo Lyons: 'Writing courses gave me the confidence to forge my own path'

26th Feb 2026

Lucy Apps: 'Allow your characters to say and do things that feel uncomfortable to you as you write'

19th Feb 2026

How to develop your novel while taking a screen break

12th Feb 2026

M.K. Oliver: 'Success in writing ultimately comes from keeping going'