I've been chatting with Jane Cable about her latest book and the importance of entering writing/literary competitions. She has given lots of really … [Read more...] about Interview – Jane Cable Author – Another You
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Helen Yendall – How to Start a Creative Writing Class
Helen Yendall's latest book How to Start a Creative Writing Class has recently been published and is available from Amazon. It’s a comprehensive … [Read more...] about Helen Yendall – How to Start a Creative Writing Class
Rosie Jackson – The Glass Mother
Rosie Jackson offers workshops in poetry and memoir writing in the UK and world-wide, as well as individual mentoring. She is based in Frome, … [Read more...] about Rosie Jackson – The Glass Mother
The Critic at your Shoulder
Ignoring the Critic I have a friend, a student of mine, who is writing her life story. Some days she struggles, as we all do from time to time. She … [Read more...] about The Critic at your Shoulder
Poldark – flawed hero
The Flawed Hero I have resisted joining in the furore over the Poldark rape scene. Did he force himself on her? Did she let him? and I can resist no … [Read more...] about Poldark – flawed hero
Writing – The Benefits of Being Idle
Do you like waiting? I was at the optician the other day and early for my appointment. The only other people waiting were elderly and, I assumed, … [Read more...] about Writing – The Benefits of Being Idle