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Seven reasons to join a writing group

Although it’s many people’s dream job, being a writer has its drawbacks too. Here, we explore how joining a writing group can help you grow as both a writer and person, and why joining one offers more than you might expect.

Why must academics be good writers?

Writing for Academic Publication course director Dan Soule explains his methodology.

How to run a writing workshop

Victoria Field explains the benefits of writing groups and how to run them.

Write Advice: Rupert Wallis on how to recognise a good story

Rupert Wallis explains his writing routine and how to recognise a good story.

How learning therapeutic writing online inspires and liberates

Victoria Field explains how students benefit from sharing their work online with their course group.

Write Advice: Rupert Wallis on point of view, structure and self-publishing

Rupert Wallis talks about point of view, structure and whether to self-publish.

What factual TV can learn from drama

We explore what dramatic elements can also be used in factual TV.

Who’s narrating your novel?

Tom Bromley offers advice on which point of view to use in your novel.

Write Advice: romance author Heidi Rice on finding the confidence to write

Heidi Rice shares tips on writing believable characters and gaining the confidence to write a novel.

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.

How to find your writing voice

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