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Writing prompt: Having a rest
Start a new piece of writing with someone taking a bit of downtime in this…11 October 2024
Creative non-fiction: Writing a memoir
Written under a pseudonym, Edward Charles Featherstone's racy memoir tells the…04 October 2024
Writing prompt: Away
Explore the possibilities suggested by the theme in this week’s creative writing…04 October 2024
McCredited: WM November 2024
Under the Microscope: Read James McCreet's suggested rewrite03 October 2024
Writing prompt: Bundle
Explore the potential of an unexpected find in this week's creative writing…27 September 2024
Using everyday tech to research a historical novel
Novelist Sinead Crowley describes using modern technology to research the past27 September 2024
Writing prompt: Glimpse
Start a new piece of writing with a sighting of something unexpected or unusual…20 September 2024
Creative writing workshop: Adventurous creative non-fiction
Dan Richards, who will be giving a workshop as part of the Durham Book Festival,…20 September 2024
An indie author FAQ
In this special feature answering some of the many questions a self-publishing…16 September 2024