The Magpie’s Guide to Writing Historical Fiction
This year, after 20 years of writing contemporary fiction, I was asked by a publisher if I’d be interested in writing a novel set during the Second World War. I…
Read MoreWriting by Starlight – FREE e-course
Let’s face it, the month of January can be kind of bleak, But the one silver lining to the incessant dark and cold is that it’s very conducive to snuggling…
Read MoreRisk Being Wrong to Get Life Right
Picture the scene… A writer sits down at their desk and begins work on a new story. But before they’ve written a page doubt begins to set in. The story…
Read MoreA Rallying Call for Writers
Today, I was talking to someone who’s just starting out as a writer, working on a series of stories for children. ‘When I first started writing I really loved it,’…
Read More20 Lessons from 20 Years as a Writer
This year is my 20th year as a professional writer. As someone who dropped out of uni because I didn’t think I had what it took or came from the…
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