Liz Hudson
A Confession: Returning to a half-finished manuscript is tough
How do you get back into a partially finished manuscript after a prolonged break? Picking up those loose threads requires a bit of strategy.
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Liz Hudson
- Apr 2, 2023
- 11 min
How I levelled up my writing by playing Dungeons and Dragons
A Bard, a Cleric and a Wizard walk into a publishing house... How Dungeons and Dragons has influenced my writing.
Insider Interviews
- Mar 21, 2023
- 8 min
Insider Interviews: David Bench
We delve into the world of alternative publishing and self-management, from book covers to selecting retailers with David Bench.
Liz Hudson
- Mar 4, 2023
- 5 min
Story Tropes: Outdated or Essential?
Somehow, tropes appear to be developing a bit of a negative image with aspiring writers. Are tropes still integral to good storytelling?
Liz Hudson
- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
From one SAD writer to another
Are you struggling at the moment?
Nic Benson
- May 12, 2022
- 2 min
A matter of course
Thinking about taking some sort of creative writing class and worried about other people's opinions? Here's a brief pep talk...
Insider Interviews
- May 5, 2022
- 5 min
Insider Interviews: Dr Robert Edgar
A deep dive into vintage science fiction and retrofuturism with Associate Professor of Creative Writing at York St John, Dr Robert Edgar.
Harrison Casswell
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
Is writing poetry good for you?
Absolutely. Yes. I don’t think there’s any doubt about this. At least, there isn’t in my mind. Whenever somebody tells me: “Hey, I want...
Nic Benson
- Apr 9, 2022
- 3 min
They're back! A short article about short stories
One of the most exciting developments in the book world in recent months is the meteoric rise in popularity of the short story....
Liz Hudson
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
What is Retrofuturism, anyway?
You recognise it when you see it, but can you explain what literary retrofuturism actually is? Join us for a quick tour of the retro-galaxy.
Insider Interviews
- Mar 18, 2022
- 5 min
Insider Interviews: Ian Parks
Described by Chiron as 'the finest love poet of his generation', award winning poet Ian Parks has published eight collections, performed...
Harrison Casswell
- Mar 13, 2022
- 5 min
Spoken Poetry: Finding your voice
When I first started writing poetry, I had no idea what I was doing (I still don’t, but don’t tell the editors that). In the same way...
Liz Hudson
- Mar 6, 2022
- 3 min
Is it too late to start writing?
Have you ever caught yourself wondering, am I too old to start writing? I’ve always felt like a writer, and I’ve always taken for...
Liz Hudson
- Feb 17, 2022
- 6 min
Writing Hacks: 10 essential tips and tricks for writers
Overcome some of the most common challenges writers face with these ten easy hacks, from simple scene structuring to finding (and...
Writing Voices
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
How to get your short story published
Writing Voices wasn't founded to turn your submissions down; we really want to publish you! We're here to help make talented voices...
Writing Voices
- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
How to get your poetry published
Your submissions are our lifeblood here at Writing Voices – we exist to give a voice to writers, and to provide a platform for great...
Writing Voices
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
Writing Competitions in 2022
If you’re anything like us, you probably have a stack of stories and piles of poems languishing on your laptop, waiting for the right...
Writing Voices
- Jan 13, 2022
- 13 min
52 Must-Reads for 2022
Wondering what to read this year? Or, if you're anything like us, you probably have a to-read pile so large it's developing structural...
Liz Hudson
- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 min
New Year's Resolutions for Writers: Set yourself up for success in 2022
A new year always feels a little bit like a fresh start, doesn’t it? And along with that fresh start, we set resolutions to help guide...
Nic Benson
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Christmas can be a difficult time for writers
Christmas can be a difficult time for writers. If you’re of the introvert persuasion, as many of us are, weeks of enforced socialisation...
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