There’s a new generation of best-selling poets taking the world by storm. They’re known as the Instapoets and they’ve started a new movement born out of the social media phenomenon.

Manchester, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/24/2015 -- The Instapoets take photos of their poems, often with drawings and illustrations, and post them across social media networks such as Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter. And thousands of unpublished poets are joining in using the hashtags #instapoetry and #instagrampoetry hoping to achieve the success of award winning poets like New Zealand based Lang Leav.

Leav self-published her first collection of poems – Love and Misadventure – three years ago. It is now the top selling book of love poems on Amazon. Her second collection Lullabies is ranked fourth. Her third collection was published in October 2015 and between these three publications she has sold over 300,000 copies of her books in just three years. She is now signed with US publishers Writers House.

Not only that, she has also won the Quantas Spirit of Youth Award and was the 2014 winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards for Poetry. She's been featured in some of the world's leading newspapers including The New York Times, The Guardian in the UK and Singapore's The Straights Times. Most poets don't get this sort of attention.

Her success is down to having a huge following on her social media accounts which have a combined following of close to a million.

Susie Busby, Principal of The Writers Bureau, a writing college that runs a home-study poetry course said, "The rise of the Instapoets is very exciting and great news for writers wanting to get their poems out there and enjoyed by a large number of people. But it's also very competitive and only the best will find the kind of success enjoyed by Lang Leav.

"One of the keys to great poetry is editing. Just posting the first lines that come into your head probably won't do – unless you're some sort of genius. One of the joys of poetry is that you can savour and revel in language both in the making and reading of a piece. So time and consideration should be put into writing a poem. This is the antithesis of the method of distribution through social media which is incredibly fast paced. So poets think on: before posting make sure you're letting people see the best of your work not just the first draft."

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Winner of The Writers Bureau Student of the Year Award 2014, 76 year old Martin Read, keeps going from strength to strength with his writing career.

Manchester, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/24/2015 -- Martin was finding retirement unsatisfactory without the mental stimulus, purpose or sense of achievement that a job provides. He missed the excitement of having to hit deadlines and produce professional work. Then he came across The Writers Bureau's Creative Writing Course.

"The Writers Bureau course challenged me and was a great help with so much practical common sense based on sound experience," says Martin.

He has now been published in many different papers and magazines and is producing around 250 articles a year. The principal outlet for his work commissions him to write news stories and business advertorials.

Recently he interviewed the CEO of a major professional sports club, the local Head of Leisure and the Town Centre Manager. Plus, he had a front page spread after meeting Brian Blessed and Virginia McKenna whilst covering a major charity auction. He's just finished a book review after meeting a local author and he's completed some profiles on sporting personalities. And, for bread and butter he reports on a variety of sports each week!

"It's going a bit too well at times!" Martin laughs, "Seriously, it's very satisfying, stimulating and great fun – and thanks again to The Writers Bureau for launching me on a second career. I meet so many interesting people and count myself mighty lucky."

Susie Busby, Principal of the Writers Bureau comments, "We're delighted for Martin. He has worked hard and deserves his success. It just shows how far you can go with determination, perseverance and proper training.

"What's also great for Martin is that he has control over how much work he does. If he wants a break then he can take it. That's the flexibility freelancing can give you. And, Martin has proved that it's never too late to start a new career.

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Manchester, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/29/2015 -- Recently there has been a call for more socio-economic issues to be prevalent in everyday fantasy comics and fiction publications. DC Comic's Batman has recently explored the issue of police racism in their latest issue.

It's no surprise following the killing of 18-year old Michael Brown by officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, America, that people want to write and reflect. The event was well documented and caused a stir worldwide.

Writing can be utilised to offer a reflection of society, and it seems DC Comics have finally addressed this after their recent flashback issue starts with an image of a dead black boy with his body left "for the crows".

It raises the question of should events like these be documented in modern literature? Classics have seen notable movements and historical events documented such as WW1 and WW2. This can be seen in books like Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian and All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque.

As well as this, the issue of police racism is well documented in books such as To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, both of which were turned into critically acclaimed films.

Traditionally, events like these have been well covered in fiction and non-fiction alike. Yet more recently publishers are being prompted to confront the fact that mostly white characters are written by mostly white creators.

With DC Comics becoming ever more popular with their film adaptations, there is a call for more "taboo" or controversial issues to be raised in literature, particularly from fans who want to see super heroes address real-world problems rather than the typical damsel-in-distress moments.

About The Writers Bureau
The Writers Bureau specifically pride themselves on their Comprehensive Creative Writing course which covers all genres and could guide you as a writer to include real-world issues in your writing.

Susie Busby, Principal of the Writers Bureau said:

"Writing is a great way of exploring socio-economic issues, bringing them to the fore and demonstrating the effects they can have on an individual or community. If this is an area that someone wants to write about we can help. The assignments within our course are designed to guide the student through the creative process and are not restrictive on subject matter so long as they stay within the bounds of common decency."

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The Writers Bureau
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England
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Manchester, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/25/2015 -- The National Curriculum may be holding back children's creative writing skills, according to a recent report. Assessment criteria for English exams tend to favour flowery and complex language which can steer children's writing in a direction which helps them to pass exams but may not be constructive for their future. Now, a group of acclaimed children's authors are putting the finishing touches to an open letter to the Education Secretary imploring her to remedy the situation.

The call for a change to the way that creative writing is taught in schools extends past primary and secondary and into university too. Learning to pass exams is one thing but many people want to write for pleasure or to earn a living. There are many creative writing courses to choose from that will help people to do this.

The Writers Bureau is a leading supplier of home-study writing courses covering journalism, poetry, creative writing and non-fiction. The supportive team pride themselves on providing the technical knowledge and practical information to help their students reach publication.

As regular commentators on the writing profession, they were keen to add to the debate. Susie Busby, Principal of the College said, 'Whilst it's important for children to learn a wide vocabulary it's also important that they learn to use it effectively to communicate what they are trying to say. This applies to every type of writing they will be asked to do, from creative writing to biology essays. So, it becomes a careful balancing act between clarity and clever words.

'Writing is about communication. If the reader has to fight with the language to understand the message then, in our view, the writer has failed. If children learn to write in a way that adds points in an exam rather than expressing ideas clearly then, it stands to reason that, their written communication in later life will be verbose and difficult to read. This will not help anybody who wants to go on to write for a living or for personal satisfaction and enjoyment.

'Our aim is to help students develop a clear writing style, in their own voice, whilst giving them the skills and market know-how to write for publication. The success of our students over many years is proof that we're doing something right.'

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The Writers Bureau
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England
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Manchester, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/21/2015 -- Writing for children is already getting festive, with the announcement that 'Aliens Crazy Christmas', a picture book published by Scholastic and written by Amy Sparkes, is due this October. Sparkes' book follows on the back of her recent success with 'The Mouse who Sailed the Seas' published in May of this year, with the second in the series due in June 2016. With bold imagery and thrilling narratives these books will have enduring appeal for young audiences.

Amy Sparkes is a clear example that publishers of writing for children are open to original and engaging talent. Brimming with ideas, she has a list of 5 junior fiction books, 3 novels and 10 new picture books all in the pipeline.

Raised in Eastbourne, Sparkes always held a passion for exploring the power of storytelling. But, it was the support of a creative writing course which allowed her childhood dreams to become a reality. Armed with inspiration and the support of The Writers Bureau, Sparkes went from strength to strength – first publishing articles before progressing to specialise in children's fiction.

About The Writers Bureau
The Writers Bureau provides a range of writing support and courses, working to help their students fulfill their potential and achieve publication. Holding their students in high regard and always ready to praise their achievements, Susie Busby, Principal of the college, was pleased to reflect on the recent news:

"Naturally we're delighted for Amy. She's worked really hard and deserves the success she is now having. Writing for children is not easy so, to have the success she's had, is amazing. She's certainly very talented and I'm sure she'll be around for years to come."

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The Writers Bureau
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England
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Manchester, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/14/2015 -- Currently making waves in the world of literature is the release of a list of 'must read' works of fiction for children. Compiled by the National Association for the Teaching of English and the TES magazine, the Top Ten includes classics such as Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Goodnight Mister Tom and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Many of the books will bring back fond memories for parents as well as appealing to young audiences. With other titles including Matilda and The Chronicles of Narnia, many of the books selected are traditional favorites which have been enjoyed by multiple generations. This emphasizes the lasting power of effective writing for children, with the best having a lifetime impact on the reader. Central to many of the works are themes such as exploration, conflict and relationships – essential aspects of life made safe to explore through fiction.

Though compiled for guidance when selecting books for children to read, it is also of interest to another audience – those who are writing or wanting to write for children. By looking at the list, keen writers may gather inspiration from seeing what holds a long lasting appeal. What also appears significant is that few of the books in the Top Ten are from the 21st century, perhaps providing the incentive for modern children's writers to make a bigger impact.

About The Writers Bureau
The Writers Bureau is a key provider of a range of creative writing courses, its ever popular Writing for Children course. P

rincipal, Susie Busby, had this to say:

"The books on this list are of no surprise to me – my children have read and enjoyed all of them. But, I think that, in time, more contemporary writers will be added to lists such as these, as the next generation grow up and read their favourite books to their children. The children's market is massive, and one writers should seriously consider. However, writers shouldn't make the mistake of thinking it's easy. If anything, it's a lot tougher as the audience is very hard to please and the type of writing required changes for different ages. So if a writer wants to break into this market it's best to do some research and get some expert guidance. "

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The Writers Bureau
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England
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Manchester, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/06/2015 -- Mills & Boon are the largest publishers of romantic fiction in the entire world. Chances are, if you've walked through a bookshop or supermarket, you've come upon entire corners devoted to their publications. Their authors go on to become household names, selling thousands of books and entertaining countless women (and sometimes men!), in the vagaries of love and loss. And now, the Writers Bureau can confirm that their student, Rachael Dove, has won a fiercely competitive contest held by Prima magazine and Mills & Boon, with her entry 'The Chic Boutique on Baker Street'. She will now be working with editors to complete her book so it is ready to hit the shelves next year.

Rachel, a 33 year old mother of two, is the latest in a long line of Writers Bureau students to have success with romantic fiction. These include award winning writer Christina Jones with 18 novels to her name and Kryssie Fortune with five novels under her belt.

About The Writers Bureau
The Writers Bureau is a distance learning college which provides aspiring writers with the toolkit they need to get published. Offering courses in creative writing, journalism and poetry, they are well established within the creative community.

Susie Busby, Principal of the Writers Bureau says, "Writing a book for Mills & Boon is a fantastic opportunity for a new writer. Many people don't appreciate that just because a book is easy to read it doesn't mean it is easy to write. So, we are delighted that Rachel has this chance to work with some of the best people in romantic fiction.

"Our students work hard on refining their craft so that one day their work will be published. We encourage this aspiration and try our best to help them achieve it. Our courses focus on developing the student's technical writing skills as well as learning how to tailor their work so they have the best possible chance of selling it. Once established, they will then have a very good chance of turning their passion into a career."

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