The craft of writing meets Mastery.
Encouraging debut authors in the North of England to perfect their manuscript and elevate their craft.
The Festival.
A full day of expert-led workshops, masterclasses, and one-to-one sessions at Leeds Trinity University.
Date
5 September 2026
Speakers
9 Authors & Agents
Refine Your Craft.
From a first-chapter review to a full manuscript assessment — rigorous editorial reports by professional editors.
From
£240
Turnaround
4–6 Weeks
Patron Membership.
Monthly masterclasses, manuscript feedback sessions, and a private community of serious debut authors across the North.
Price
£12.99 / month
Commitment
Cancel Anytime
Most writing communities focus on basic networking.
We focus on the
elevation
of your craft.
The Mastery Protocol.
Learn.
Immerse yourself in workshops and masterclasses led by established authors who have successfully navigated the publishing industry.
Refine.
Subject your manuscript to rigorous editorial assessments. Break down pacing, tone, and structure to forge a truly magnetic story.
Connect.
Join a disciplined community of peers and mentors in the North of England, creating a foundation for a sustainable literary career.
Refine Your Manuscript to its Most Potent Form.
Our expert editors work closely with debut authors, providing rigorous structural, line, and copy edits tailored to your manuscript. We focus on the details that make a story truly magnetic.
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Structural Edit
Plot, pacing and character arcs dissected and rebuilt.
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Line Edit
Tone, rhythm and word choice refined to their sharpest form.
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Copy Edit
Grammar, syntax and consistency checked throughout.
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Proofreading
Final polish before submission to agents and publishers.
Upcoming Events
seminar
5 Sept 2026
£25.00
Leeds Writing Festival 2026
A full day of seminars, workshops, and masterclasses led by established authors.
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Become a patron of Writers of the North and gain exclusive access to monthly masterclasses, manuscript feedback sessions, and a private community of serious debut authors.
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