Jon Barton

Join me for my popular and regularly sold-out course Self Editing Fiction with The Literary Consultancy! Over 6 weeks, hone your skills and go from first draft to polished manuscript. We start April 22nd. Bursaries are available. Full curriculum & booking:

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Manchester Royal Exchange announces Bruntwood shortlist The 2025 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting judges have announced their eclectic 15-play shortlist

Was longlisted for this year’s prize with a play I’m mega proud of, my second time on the list overall. Wishing all the luck to the shortlistees 👏🏻🎉 #bruntwood #newwriting www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/manches...

Top 1% and shortlisted for BBC Writers Open Call 2025, and now for the Voices programme. Which is a bit of alright. 🙌🏻

With everything going on, it’s been a blast watching the play I co-wrote with @lucyelizafoster.bsky.social come together in R&D with Chalk Line Theatre this week. Looking forward to sharing more when the time comes.

Jon Barton wins £3,500 Criminal Lines competition Jon Barton has been crowned the winner of the £3,500 Criminal Lines competition for his coming-of-age novel Little Creatures.

ICYMI: Delighted to have won #CriminalLines run by AM Heath and Orion Publishing Group. #CriminalLines #crimefiction www.thebookseller.com/news/jon-bar...

Thrilled to lead TLC’s Self-Editing: Fiction starting 30.04 - 04.06. Finished a novel or halfway through? We’ll explore editing fundamentals using theory, published texts, 1-1s, and practical exercises. Use the code JB10 at checkout to enjoy 10% discount.

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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

UK Folks.

If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.

This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'

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Last night’s office Christmas party was WILD. Anyway that’s me done for the holidays. See you in 2025 🎉

Just finished a self editing course with the fantastic @jnbarton.bsky.social care of The Literary Consultancy. After a rocky year for the creative journey I feel confident in what I need to do over the coming months… I highly recommend it!

Very cool to see my new novel Little Creatures longlisted for the 2024 #BPAPitchPrize. Congratulations and best of luck to everyone on the list this year. #writingcommunity

A brief intro to get going. I'm a screenwriter and published author from London. Thrillers and horror mostly. Lurking until I’ve got something to say. Known to sound that annoying ‘happy to announce’ klaxon. I go running a lot. You’ll find me in a cinema or a park most of the time. Anyway, hello 👋🏻