Advice for new writers
Anyone can tell a story. If you can tell someone about that weird day at work or that odd person who sat next to you on the train, you can tell a story. Writing down that story is a different matter. It’s hard finding the time, developing a routine and it’s hard keeping to that routine. But when you look...
Orton Competition (2022)
It’s that time of year, when we showcase the amazing talent of Orton Writers with the third annual Orton Competition. The theme for this competition is Ghost...
Orton Competition (2020/21)
It’s that time of year when we showcase the amazing talent of Orton Writers. Last year’s competition on the theme of Winter was a great opportunity to...
Is your book ready for publishing?
Orton is here to make self-publishing easier, but we can’t stress the importance of getting your book to a good standard first. Professional authors have their own...
How to market your book
So, you’ve finished your book and you may feel like you know the story and characters inside out, but do you know what kind of person your...
The beauty of sitting on ideas when writing a novel
Screenwriter Richard Curtis who’s just released his new feature film ‘Yesterday’ says ‘The first rule of writing for me is I never have an idea for a...
Top tips to reach your audience as an online writer
Whether a seasoned professional or a passionate beginner, writing & storytelling are incredible skills. But even more challenging is finding an engaging audience. At Orton, we believe...
Introducing the new blog!
Hello writers, readers, spontaneous creatives. Orton has been going through a lot of preparation and planning for the next year, and we have some exciting stuff coming...
A new path for writers
When I was eighteen, I was desperate for any kind of inspiration from established comedy writers. I waited nervously for Barry Cryer to finish his show at...