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Story Tropes: Outdated or Essential?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?
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...
Writing Voices
- Feb 27, 2022
- 4 min
Writing Places: A turning point in fiction writing?
Two of our resident writers talk about their experiences in writing places, and challenges and successes they've found along the way.
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...
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...
Writing Voices
- Nov 18, 2021
- 5 min
Pantsing vs Plotting: Which is ‘The Way’?
The official battle line of the writing community: pantsers vs plotters. Which is 'The Way'?
Writing Voices
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
Four essential rituals for writers
We put our brains together and assembled four fundamental rituals for writers and some tips on how you can tailor them to suit you.
Writing Voices
- Oct 21, 2021
- 3 min
If you wrote a self-help book for writers, what would you call it and why?
We may have had a tad too much fun on this one. This week the scribble were tasked to come up with the ultimate self-help book for writers.
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