#WritingCommunity THIS IS YOUR SIGN! There's just two weeks until Crime and Publishment 2026. Speakers include: @mariwriter, @fliceverett, @michaelJmalone1, @ellengleeson and @GrahamSmith1972 and me...@nholten40 Have you booked yet?

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There's just two weeks until Crime and Publishment 2026. I'm looking forward to learning from @mariwriter, @fliceverett, @michaelJmalone1, @ellengleeson and @nholten40 Have you booked yet? crimeandpublish.com

✍️ Writers, what if one weekend could change everything? Or maybe you’re a reader wanting to learn more about writing your first novel! Crime & Publishment is a writing course that kickstarted my writing career in 2017 and I’ve attended every year since! Spaces are limited, find out all you need to know here: crimeandpublish.com/

‘Dead Secret is a solid read for those who love mystery mingled with some suspense and humorous moments.’ @BooksThatThrill #DeadSecret @0neMoreChapter_ allauthor.com/amazon/53618/

Crime & Publishment is back in Feb 2026 with an epic line-up 👀! When I first attended in 2017, I had only written a prologue. I came away inspired and wrote my debut #DeadInside, got a publishing deal and went on to write 7 more books… Can’t wait to go back! Please help spread the word 🙌🏻 Find out more and book here: crimeandpublish.com/ #writing #WritingCommunity

Crime and Publishment has seen 20 attendees go on to sign their first publishing contract, win CWA daggers, and see their novels adapted for the BBC.

✍️ Writers, what if one weekend could change everything? Crime & Publishment 2026 is more than a writing retreat — it’s a chance to transform your manuscript, pitch your novel to a real publisher, and learn from some of the UK’s top crime fiction experts. Here's who is speaking:  🔹 Mari Hannah – Multi-award-winning author | Inside the Criminal Mind  🔹 Flic Everett – Cosy crime queen | How Cosy Can You Go?  🔹 @michaelJmalone1 – Bestselling author of dark thrillers | Crime Meets Horror  🔹 @ellengleeson – Publishing Director at @bookouture | Perfecting Your Pitch  🔹 Noelle Holten – Author & social media manager | Building Your Author Platform  🔹 @GrahamSmith1972 – 21x published author | 21 Lessons from 21 Books 📍 The Mill Hotel, Lockerbie, UK  📅 February 20–22, 2026 🎤 And yes — you get to pitch your novel to a real publisher at the event!! 🎟️ Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance.  👉 Sign up now at crimeandpublish.com  #CrimeWritingWorkshop #ThrillerWriters #WritingTips

Sunset and moonrise in Paternoster

Having the best time on holiday in #SouthAfrica with @GrahamSmith1972 and his family. Bookish content to resume when I return!

Some pics from today's trip around the Cape of Good Hope with @nholten40

I'll be talking about historical fiction!

Are you a writer or keen to start? Crime & Publishment is a writing course I go to every year. It gave me the motivation and courage to write my debut, it gave me the confidence to pitch to agents and publishers, it helped me get my book deal! Please help spread the word as I highly recommend this weekend course - and the speakers this year are amazing! To date, 20 attendees of C&P have gone on to sign their first publishing contract… myself included! Can you afford to miss out? Full details on the course can be found at crimeandpublish.com/

With tutors including @DavidHHeadley , @DouglasSkelton1, @michaelJmalone1 and myself, Crime and Publishment returns this Feb with a bang. To date, 20 past attendees have signed their 1st publishing contract. Can you afford to miss out?

Five on Friday with Graham Smith @GrahamSmith1972 jillsbookcafe.blog/2024/11/2… via @JillsBookCafe

WHAT. A. WIN. 🤩

I'm loving this fab review of PAST Echoes from @JenMedBkReviews

#Heck is back, but will it be for #justice or #revenge Why not check ROGUE out for yourself and see? @GrahamSmith1972 did ... #cops #killers #CrimeFiction #Mystery #suspense amazon.co.uk/Rogue-Detective…

Crime and Publishment launched my writing career, and it can launch yours too. @DavidHHeadley @DouglasSkelton1 @michaelJmalone1 are just some of the excellent speakers in the 2025 lineup.

Wow! 🤯🙌 The Shelter by @GrahamSmith1972 is an absolute outstanding 5⭐️ gripping read. The 3rd Fiona MacLeish thriller that has captured my ♥️ with one very intelligent & resilient MC can't wait to read more. 🔥 #TheFlood #TheIsland #TheShelter #booktwitter #BooksWorthReading