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Read stories from our experts and community, and find out more about the world of writing in our exclusive interviews with authors, agents, publishers, editors, and screenwriters.

Write Advice: Jacqui Lofthouse on how she became a publisher

Jacqui Lofthouse talks about the perfect synopsis, submissions and how she became a publisher.

Killer Women: a criminally good writing festival

Fiona Egglestone visits the Killer Women Crime Writing Festival to pick up some tips.

Find your writing voice through yoga

David Holzer talks about how yoga showed him how to listen to himself.

Learning to write a novel online: a surprising addiction

Writing a Novel student Jane Dey reflects on how the course has helped her explore different writing techniques.

Writing with rasas: add texture to your words

Cathy Key shares the esoteric art of the Indian rasas, and how she applies them in her own work.

How yoga changed my writing life forever

David Holzer talks intimately about why and how yoga enhanced his discipline and creativity.

Businesses — so you think you understand story?

Story for Business tutor Nick Parker shares his experience with story.

Write Advice: Mark McNay on how to start writing

Mark McNay shares his thoughts on how to start writing and why rewriting is so important.

Is Mills & Boon feminist literature, misogynist trash or neither?

Heidi Rice gives her view on whether Mills & Boon novels can be considered feminist literature.

Screenwriting tip: step back from the detail, let the bigger picture emerge

Chelsea Morgan Hoffmann looks at the screenplay development process, and the power of 5-act structure.

Write Advice: Mark McNay on his love of short fiction

Mark McNay talks about his love of short fiction and his working routine.

How to find your writing voice

Discover how to find your writing voice, open your imagination, and expand your writing repertoire.