Jen Thorpe

Speculative fiction workshops in March And an opportunity to download the 'writing love' workshop

I'm running creative writing workshops in March on the topic of speculative fiction. I'd love to have you there. Here are all the details open.substack.com/pub/jenthorp...

Here's an overview of the creative writing workshops I'm offering online and in Cape Town in the first half of this year. More details in the post

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Collaborative Publishing with Indeed Books Everything you need to know in less than an hour

Earlier in December we chatted online to @jenthorpewriter.bsky.social about Collaborative Publishing and Indeed Books. Follow the link to learn about Collaborative Publishing and how we landed on the name Indeed Books.

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Adulting...it's confusing, it's expensive, and nobody ever tells you how to do it right. Luckily, Adulting 101 @jenthorpewriter.bsky.social is here to tell me all the things about love and life and navigating my damn taxes I really should've learned aaages ago. Great read! #booksky

Two special events on publishing your book. So you want to hybrid publish your book? These two events will clarify everything you need to know.

Two free special events on publishing your book happening this December. Pop me an email if you'd like to attend. open.substack.com/pub/jenthorp...

A single knock. I found a boy dragging a twiggy arm across a snotty nose, his eyes narrow.
‘You’re not Luke.’
‘I’m his mum.’
The boy pushed past me, muddy prints trailing behind.
‘Luke!’ He shouted,‘We need to talk.’
‘He’s out.’
‘I’ll wait.’
The boy sat, chewing off a nail.
‘Tea?’
‘Alright then.’

Me and countless other authors today…😂