Write smarter with AI – by Lucy Martin
Do you remember the first day you found out about Chat GPT? I was in my kitchen where my 18-year-old son was telling me about how this thing online could …
The shadow of war – by John Ludlam
John Ludlam discusses his novel We Are Made with leading book blogger Emily Quinn, of A Quintillion Words, to talk 1930s surprises, historical accuracy versus storytelling freedom – and a …
Cooking the Books – by Rolande Burrows
After I’d laid down my first eighty thousand words, it became evident that I had something to offer which could perhaps be done as a shorter ‘non-biography’. More like an …
THE JOY OF EDITS – by Eva Glyn
Guest Blog for Teignmouth Writers. I had a much older cousin who was a literary novelist, and when I started to take my writing seriously he asked how I felt …
CREATING A BOOK FESTIVAL – by Bob Fairbrother
I love attending book festivals, especially exhibiting at them. I love the buzz from meeting people, my tribe, and the humbling feeling I get when strangers decide to buy my …
Woke Writing is a Good thing – Really! – by Ffion Mackenzie
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly If you are self-publishing, this post might be of limited interest to you. Agents and publishers, though, are actively looking for inclusive writing. The play and film, …
Why Stories Are Important in a Time of Crisis – by Madelaine Couch
The world is feeling particularly wild at this moment – global politics, climate change, conflicts across continents. It sometimes feels we are on a tipping point, about to fall into an …
And all who sail in her… by Steve Beed
BOOK LAUNCH 30TH JULY @ FOLK PRESERVATION SOCIETY, TEIGNMOUTH At the end of this month, I will be releasing a new book, The Art of Accidents. This will be my …
Be bold. Give it a try – by Rolande Burrows
What have you got to lose by just writing your ideas down and seeing how they pan out? You can’t edit fresh air – but once your words hit the …
On Writing… or Not Writing… and Marketing by Susie Bower
For the first time in years, I'm not writing. Instead, I'm counting down the days until my new children's book – The Invisibles – flies into the world. On my …
A tribute to the bright lights of Teignmouth – by Lucy Martin
While the rest of the country and most of the world is grimly foretelling disaster – a tornado of fascism billowing in on the wind that isn’t properly connected to …
Cover design: where to start? – by Bob Fairbrother
Well, a book is judged by its cover …and the name on it (oh)…and the strong reviews (oh)… and, of course, the weight of the marketing spend behind it (oh, …
Why a wet day in January is perfect for a walk in the woods – by Melissa Noble
A wet walk in the woods banishes the January blues and gets creative sparks flying… It’s 09:49 and the sky’s blanketed in grey. The 40ft conifer that half-blocks my view …
Book launch of ‘We Are Made’ – by John Ludlam
Local author, John Ludlam, has released a gripping new historical novel set in the dark days of 1938, as Europe was sliding towards the chaos of all-out war and Britain …
The Daylight Saving Club – by Melissa Noble
Helping you thrive through winter Introduction Once the clocks go back, it can feel like we're in for a bit of a slog. That’s why I’ve created the Daylight Saving …
Where do writers get their ideas from? – by Ffion Mackenzie
Whether you want to write that best-seller novel, an award winning short story or an invaluable ‘How to' book,’ you’ll need ideas to kick start your writing. In this series, …
Writing in Two Different Genres – by Elizabeth Ducie
When I wrote my debut novel between 2006 and 2014 (yes, it really did take me 8 years) no-one told me I should write to genre. Consequently, Gorgito’s Ice Rink …
The dreaded Writer’s Block, and how to get over it! – by Melissa Noble
Google ‘how to overcome writer’s block’ and up pops loads of articles containing countless checklists. But what happens when you’ve optimised your environment, set all the productivity schedules, eaten all …