by Chris Smith | Dec 16, 2014
Writing for radio is a format that aspiring scriptwriters often overlook in favour of TV and film – a far tougher prospect. Whether you’re interested in writing drama or comedy, plays or sketches, BBC Radio 4 commissions hundreds of hours of original...
by Chris Smith | Jun 15, 2014
For 18 months, Mason Currey carved out time in his day to write a book about how writers and creatives over the past 100 years have carved out times in the day to do creative work. The result was the best selling Daily Rituals first published in 2013. We ask him to...
by Heloise Wood | Apr 17, 2014
If you thought getting funding to write a novel sounds too good to be true, think again. Award-winning journalist, aspiring novelist and grant winner Heloise Wood shares her experience and top tips on applying for – and receiving – funding. So you’ve...
by Bec Evans | Jan 23, 2014
Anthony Trollope wrote over sixty books whilst working for the General Post Office – famously introducing the post box to Britain. Since its publication in 1883 his autobiography has inspired writers and incited jealousy. I take a closer look at his awesome levels of...