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Coping with writer's stress
Author N V Peacock offers a guide for writers so they can look after their…02 February 2024
Writing prompt: Refracted light
How will the picture of a prism inspire you to create new writing?26 January 2024
The responsibilities of the historical novelist
Author Maria Frances discusses the need to balance creative imaginings with…26 January 2024
Writing prompt: What's in the bag?
Explore how the contents of a bag could be the beginning of a story in this…19 January 2024
What poetry can bring to prose
Novelist Diana Janney explains why she includes poetry in her fiction and what…19 January 2024
Writing prompt: Back view
Start a new piece of writing with the image of the back view of someone13 January 2024
The problem with witches
Author Imogen Edwards-Jones talks about busting stereotypes in her new…12 January 2024
5 ways to pitch your novel
Nail your elevator pitch with this advice from Jonny Geller – CEO of The Curtis…08 January 2024
Under the microscope: McCredited
Read James McCreet's rewrite of the extract workshopped in UtM, WM January 202407 January 2024