The prehistoric author, and other animals

Some writers, or so I’ve heard, do not love social media. They do not love and adore creating websites. They would rather boil their feet…

Harry 8 May 2020

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The importance of writing diversely

How to ensure your work represents the world around us.  It’s our job as writers to represent the diverse world in which we live through…

Sarah 5 May 2020

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Webchat: Ask an author everything you’ve ever wanted to know

This Thursday evening (7.30pm UK time) I’m doing a no-holds barred, ask me anything webchat (EEK!).  This is our first community webchat with an author,…

Holly 4 May 2020

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What’s your covid theme song?

I live in rural Oxfordshire and, every Thursday, people assemble round our little village green to clap for the NHS (the national health system in…

Harry 4 May 2020

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Difficult to catch in the act of genius

A day or two ago, I came across this quote from Virginia Woolf talking about Jane Austen: “of all great writers she is the most…

Harry 1 May 2020

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Summer Festival of Writing special

How to make the most of your Summer Festival of Writing  The news is out! We’re gathered some of the biggest names in publishing for…

Sarah 28 April 2020

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Edit before The Editor

I’m at that edit before the editor so I don’t embarrass myself. My thoughts tonight? What can you learn from a tree? They communicate among…

Robert 28 April 2020

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A superstar in your living room.

Folks, I told you last week that I had something big to tell you about this week. And I do, I do. The story goes…

Harry 24 April 2020

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Introducing the Summer Festival of Writing!

I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting news about our annual Festival of Writing. Thank you for your patience while we’ve been working…

Holly 23 April 2020

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How to write a climactic scene

How to write climactic scenes If you’ll forgive the double entendre, the best climax is all about the build up. This newsletter shines a light…

Holly 20 April 2020

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