How to deal with THE FEAR that causes writer’s block

The paralysing fear that is a major part of writer’s block is common any point in the creative writing process. Face it head on and you can get past it to finish your novel according to experienced author and writing tutor Lee Weatherly.

How creative writing can help preserve our mental health

Introduction to Therapeutic and Reflective Writing tutor Anne Taylor explains how writing can preserve our wellbeing.

10 mistakes all crime writers should avoid

Julia Crouch lays out the 10 biggest mistakes crime writers make.

How a crime writing course landed me a publishing deal

Jo Furniss explains how our online courses helped her get published.

Disability representation in the publishing industry

Course alumna Penny Batchelor, author of My Perfect Sister and Her New Best Friend, explores disability representation and action in the publishing industry today.

How to have confidence when marketing your book

SilverWood Books’ Debra Penrice explores the tools to help you market your book. However, before picking your strategy, she explains why confidence must come first.

How we designed a crime scene investigation course for writers

Police Advisor Graham Bartlett details his experiences designing our unique online course where writers race to ‘solve a murder’.

Does self-publishing compromise quality?

Busting the myths: conventional publishing versus self-publishing

Publishing director Helen Hart offers insight into conventional publishing and how you might benefit from retaining more control in a hybrid, professional self-publishing process.

How do you write a funny book?