July Newsletter
Every writer is on a Hero’s Journey, the length of which is determined by the scope of their writing project. And like the Heroes of their stories, they face obstacles, trials and tests en route [...]
The hidden secrets of writing with Tessa Niles
Tessa Niles is the kind of person whom countless people must have urged to ‘write that memoir‘. As one of Britain’s most respected session singers, she spent 30 years working […]
The hidden secrets of writing with Joanne Hichens
‘Sometimes, in writing memoir, we are faced with extreme pain, says writer Joanne Hichens. ‘It’s important to recognise that these “scenes” might be included in the story.’ Joanne is [...]
How can we help you achieve your dreams this year?
Our new blog series, The Hidden Secrets of Writing, will, we hope, inspire you. In this series, we showcase the books – there are over 50 of them – which have been published by past participants [...]
November Newsletter: Raising a glass to our community
Fifteen years ago, I idly said to my friend, Richard (probably over a glass of wine), “You know what, we should start doing something together – something that uses both […]
August Newsletter: There’s still time to get unstuck
Is it only me? Like Douglas Adams’ deadlines, this year seems to have left no impression but a faint whooshing sound as it flew by over my head. Some of […]
June Newsletter: the secret to a great story | writing journeys | flash fiction challenge
Hello writers Jo-Anne has been having a wild time on our Writing Safari in Zimbabwe, Richard has been recovering from a difficult but amusing time in hospital with cellulitis, so […]