by Chris Smith | Mar 25, 2016
For the writer wanting to focus on their work rather than Twitter, there’s a plethora of internet-blocking software offering ‘distraction free writing’. But rather than becoming distracted by researching the best distraction-free apps, you need a strategy to make sure...
by Chris Smith | Aug 16, 2015
Whether you’re sharing in a group, asking a friend, or meeting a professional one-to-one, asking for feedback is a test of any writer’s mettle but there are ways to make the process less harrowing. Here are six tips on getting it right. 1. Check your...
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 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...
