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Is Ender a hero, a victim or a weapon? Litopia Book Club: Read like a Writer. Our last of 2026 is Ender's Game. Sat 21 Nov, 8pm UK / 3pm ET. Free on Zoom, just 20 places. litopia.com/event/litopia-bo… #EndersGame #BookClub

She stops eating meat. Her family falls apart. She never once tells her own story. Dissect Han Kang's The Vegetarian with the Litopia Book Club, free on Zoom, Sat Oct 24, 8pm UK. litopia.com/event/litopia-bo…

On being told she'd won the Nobel, Doris Lessing reportedly said "Oh Christ" and kept on carrying her groceries. On Two Wayward Writers South, Rachel and Laura reassess a writer who defied being pigeonholed litopia.com/laura-rikono/whe…

New Two Wayward Writers North from Rachel and Laura, on swearing: its origins, and what it actually does on the page. Very strong language, strictly in the service of linguistics and craft. litopia.com/update/254/

Huddle South: Wednesday 2nd September, 8.00am UK time. Bring a WiP, query letter or synopsis for honest live feedback with literary agent Peter Cox. Or just come and listen. Platform Plus Members, 20 places, free. litopia.com/event/huddle-sou…

Litopia Book Club, Sat 22 August, 8pm: Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher, read as writers read. Structure, dual viewpoint, and how the deal happened. Free on Zoom, 20 places. litopia.com/event/litopia-bo…

Rachel McCarron is choosing the next Two Wayward Writers episode: point of view, or swearing? She's genuinely taking requests from readers — which is one small reason to be on the list. It's free. litopia.com/author/rachel-mc…

New from Litopian Rachel McCarron: the Japanese narrative pattern that builds through turn rather than conflict — and what happens when you find you've been using it for years without knowing its name. Her newsletter is free: litopia.com/author/rachel-mc…

Brace yourself: MONOLITH is here! 🖤 A striking new Author Page theme for #SF, Space Opera, #Dystopian, New Weird & #RetroPunk writers. Joins Classic, Moonpetal & Wildpath. Fully customisable. Launching at this week's Huddle — reserve your spot now. litopia.com/event/writers-hu…

Join the Monthly Writers’ Huddle (South) with literary agent Peter Cox on Wednesday, July 1st at 8.00am UK time. Get feedback on your WIPs or query letters, or simply join the discussion. Open to Platform Plus+ Members. litopia.com/event/huddle-sou…

On this Saturday’s Book Club: an award-winning, Studio Ghibli-flavoured, masterclass in how a first novel stands out. Come for the airships; stay for the craft! litopia.com/event/this-month…

The British Prime Minister is stepping down. Today’s blog on Litopia by Jane McCloskey reflects on the agonizing process of knowing when it’s time to go, using tough leadership decisions as a parallel for our own lives. Read the piece: litopia.com/jane-mccloskey/k… #WritingTips

Want honest, expert feedback on your writing? Litopia's Writers Huddle is a friendly, supportive space to bring your WIPs and query letters for real-time critique. We’re also hosting top agent Peter Cox for a Q&A on the book world. See details here: litopia.com/events/

Huddle South is on this Wednesday (11 Mar) at 8:00am UK time: Litopia’s relaxed, informal, confidential weekly Writers’ Huddle on Zoom—bring submissions, questions, and discussion topics. colony.litopia.com/threads/h…

An Evening with Annie Summerlee and The Book of Blood and Roses: from Litopia critiques and Huddles to publication with Penguin (UK) and HarperCollins (US). Live on Litopia’s Book Club, Sat 7 Feb, 8pm UK time. litopia.com/event/an-evening…

In 1975, a song mesmerized me. I hummed it for years, not knowing its classical roots—until an old man in a record shop solved the mystery. A story of music, memory, and a brother’s perfect gift. 🎶✨ Read more: [link] #Christmas #MusicMagic buff.ly/42yfgLy

Litopia’s “One Perfect Sentence” competition is the one writing contest that’s not going to be a drag on your time! Entry is free. All entries are made anonymously. You can enter as often as you want to. colony.litopia.com/threads/o…

Reading all of Shakespeare felt like a good idea—until Henry IV Part 2 bored me stiff. Henry V saved the day with epic speeches (and some questionable accents). Then Much Ado stole my heart. A wild ride through the Bard’s best and worst! 🎭 buff.ly/4hk9aTG

📚 Shakespeare's King John was *not* a snooze! Meet Constance, the ranting queen who steals the show. But don't expect the Magna Carta here—just royal drama and a lot of dead people. #ShakespeareDiaries buff.ly/42A0RP4

📚 Two reluctant readers met Laura Ingalls Wilder—and their world changed forever. Discover how a 1920s story captivated modern kids. #ReadingMatters buff.ly/4hysZpV