The January 2022 issue of Writing Magazine is all about setting yourself up for success for the new year.

Inside you'll find: 

• Read how to make the coming year the one where you take your writing to the next level.

• Discover what agents really want.

• Learn how to boost your business by giving away books.

• Find out how to write dark stories for children.

• Try a masterclass in writing a monologue short story.

This month's star interview is the great children's writer Michael Morpurgo, talking about how he still finds new ways to write, and challenge young readers.

Make sure you don't miss all the latest competitions, opportunities to get published and industry updates in the packed pages of Writers' News!