Monday Motivation: Exercising the old brain cells
I was paging idly through an old notebook this morning and came across a passage in my handwriting that will serve as the hinge of today’s piece. Yes, I frequently […]
Lessons from the London Book Fair
The London Book Fair is one of the great marketplaces of the book industry. Richard and our associate Jo Carr (Our Honest Charlie Wood) were lucky enough to attend […]
November Newsletter: Don’t lose your writing fitness
Don’t lose your writing fitness Daily writing is to writers what exercise is to athletes. Stop, and you’re in danger of becoming stiff and stilted. You lose your flexibility and […]
Writing Secrets: What’s the secret to getting published?
I was asked this again just the other day, and my heart always sinks: “How can I get my book published?” I understand, I really do. I know the feeling […]
Challenges and opportunities, grist to to a writer’s mill
Current and forthcoming courses and retreats Our Creative Writing Online Course kicked off on Tuesday – but it’s by no means too late to sign up for a rollicking ride […]
Upcoming courses, community news, writing competition and tips help you lose yourself in your tale of getting lost
I struggled to get the hang of friendship, as a child. Something would always shift: I would express a liking for the wrong band, or even the wrong hairband. And […]
