How To Write
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Coffee-break exercise: Dramatic skies
Use this image to prompt a narrrative in this week's creative writing exercise15 October 2021
Coffee-break exercise: Tribute
Use your writing to express a tribute to someone in this week's exercise08 October 2021
How to write flawed characters
Nobody's Perfect author Stephanie Butland shares her thoughts on writing…08 October 2021
How to start a poem with Rob Miles
The multi-award-winning poet discusses making a habit of getting in the zone07 October 2021
Read more, write better - Writing Magazine bonus content, November 2021
Background reading, exclusive new book extracts and more to complement your…04 October 2021
Coffee-break exercise: Embrace
Write about a specific hug in this week's creative writing exercise01 October 2021
Romance Writers’ Week: Everything You Need to Know to Write a Swoon-Worthy…
Don’t miss your chance to learn the secrets of writing a great romance.29 September 2021
Coffee-break exercise: Changing colours
Conjure the colours of autumn in this week's creative writing exercise24 September 2021
How to write credible historical fiction
Avoid the five common pitfalls of writing historical fiction with advice from…24 September 2021
