Helen Cooper

Wonderful night at the @leicwritersclub.bsky.social annual awards

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Decided to delete a detail about condoms in a cupboard from my WIP as it became irrelevant. Searched ‘condoms’ to delete all refs & now it’s in my search box permanently. Every time I bring up my chapter list or search for something else, I’m haunted by condoms. Opened a different doc & same 🤣

Took a break this evening from working on my stressful book and watched two stressful TV programmes and then a stressful film

Hello #Booksky and bookish pals! I’m working a gorgeous book which is a supportive guide for those with caregiving responsibilities and I would love to send some copies to UK-based writers and readers who fit the bill. Please let me know if that’s you?

Never assume that. But yes it was

My friend found this pic from when we walked the coastal path from Scarborough to Whitby a few summers ago. Yep that’s me on the floor

On the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize I attended the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize ceremony this week.

And today The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize Ceremony featuring Matt Cook, The Curve Theatre, Janine from Eastenders, a swingers club, and short story shenanigans.

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No not a sequel but another one set in Italy, couldn’t resist!!

I don’t think I’ve ever written it down before!

Me messaging my husband from upstairs in my office.

I am a writer, honest 🤦‍♀️

A tough morning’s work looking at pictures of Umbrian vineyards as novel setting research 😎

Just so you know, I actually really love short novels: as a reader, as a writer, and as an editor and head of an imprint. I don’t believe in boxing people in for what they’re writing. I’m publishing all lengths at @starsandsabers.bsky.social, long & short. Different readers want different things.

Love that sound

Ouch, I hope so

Chuffed to have a blog post on novel hooks published on the Writers & Artists Yearbook website. Look out for more of my blog posts there in the future on a range of writing topics! These may or may not be sneak peeks of a bigger project I’m working on 👀
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Contents of a writer’s Notes app

I know. Phil did it. Proper fancy.

Writing snack

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Tiny dad & tiny sister

Felt like a spiritual experience swimming out on this lake early this morning, with soft mist and nobody else around. Bliss!

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@helencooperwriter.bsky.social
Jane Flip flop has ran out of books...
The signed copy says
" I dare you Jane"...
Watch this space

My 5-year-old nephew on our flight to New York last night

Cabin crew: so are you excited to go to America, young man?
My nephew: How do YOU know where we’re going?

Craigness #fallfriday

"Neighbour downstairs with one eye"
Had this as an Earworm since starting @helencooperwriter.bsky.social excellent thriller

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Woohoo! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

Should include them with the price of the books really shouldn’t I? 🙂

A novel called The downstairs neighbour. Held up to show a sign that says Curry Verde. Masts and coastal view behind

Does it get better.?
A vegetarian cafe , a harbour, and a @helencooperwriter.bsky.social thriller....what a page turner

Woohoo! Enjoy ❤️❤️