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Write On! Features: What I Look For When I’m Judging Book Awards by M.D. Neu

27 May 2022 News, WriteOn Features

By M.D. Neu Over the past several years, I’ve been a book judge for multiple contests and, believe me, I’ve read some outstanding books; sadly, I’ve also read some not-so-great books. Based on this experience, let me share with you what I look for when I’m judging (this is completely different ...

Write On! Interviews: Author + Lecturer Alex Davis

22 May 2022 News, WriteOn Interviews

Write On! interviews author and lecturer, Alex Davis. Alex is an author, lecturer and writing tutor based in Derby. Much of his work has focussed on horror, science-fiction and fantasy, including his SF novel, The Last War and his film book, Martyrs: A Personal Perspective. He is currently a lecturer in Creative Writing ...

Write On! Features: The Key To Unlocking The Story by Abíọ́dún ‘Abbey’ Abdul

20 May 2022 News, WriteOn Features

By Abíọ́dún ‘Abbey’ Abdul 2021 was the year the UK National Black Writers Conference #BWC21 finally made a comeback, after being postponed like so many events by the pandemic. The normally biannual conference last took place in 2018, where I was front and centre, learning about the writing journeys of fellow ...

Write On! Interviews: Founding Director Of Exiled Writers Ink, Jennifer Langer

15 May 2022 News, WriteOn Interviews

Write On! interviews the founding director of Exiled Writers Ink, Jennifer Langer. Jennifer is the founding director of Exiled Writers Ink, which develops and promotes the creative literary expression of refugees, migrants and exiles, increases their representation in the mainstream literary world, and advocates human rights through literature and literary activism. ...

Write On! Features: Sink Or Swim? by Claire Buckle

13 May 2022 News, WriteOn Features

By Claire Buckle When an offer to present six short story writing workshops onboard Tui’s Marella Explorer 2 cruise landed in my inbox a year ago, it might surprise you that my instant reaction wasn’t a resounding ‘yes, please.’ Naturally, there was the temptation to accept a free all-inclusive 16-day cruise ...

Write On! Interviews: Author Stuart Wakefield

08 May 2022 News, WriteOn Interviews

Write On! interviews author Stuart Wakefield. Stuart holds an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing, and his debut novel, Body Of Water, was one of ten books long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize. His latest book, Behind The Seams, reached the 2021 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest semi-finals. He is a lifelong superhero nerd and a devoted action figure ...

Write On! Features: Terrorism, Spying And Diplomacy – How My Istanbul Thriller Was Born by Leigh Turner

06 May 2022 News, WriteOn Features

By Leigh Turner Water glistened on the cormorant’s wings as it plunged into the Bosphorus. Beyond, a Russian warship headed through the strait, followed by a rust-streaked Ukrainian grain carrier. Far off, the Byzantine walls of Istanbul rose around the 6th Century Haghia Sophia and mosques built after the 1453 Ottoman ...

Write On! Interviews: Author Tracey Iceton

01 May 2022 News, WriteOn Interviews

Write On! interviews author Tracey Iceton. Tracey is an author and creative writing tutor from Teesside, UK. Awarded her doctorate in creative writing from Northumbria University in 2017, she is a qualified English teacher experienced in delivering creating writing courses and workshops. She is the author of three novels, Green Dawn ...

Write On! Features: Designing Book Cover Artwork by Ian Bristow

29 April 2022 News, WriteOn Features

By Ian Bristow When you think of your five senses, which would you say drives more of the decisions you make on a daily basis? What to eat? What to watch? What to wear? What to drive? And yes, what to read? If you said sight, I would place you with the vast majority of people. Humans are ...

Write On! Issue 12 OUT TODAY

27 April 2022 News

Write On! 12 is out today! The theme of Nature, Inspiring Creativity: Past, Present And Future is perfect for an April release, showing that despite the fear and uncertainty that are still with us, nature is unfolding; inspiring creativity and reminding us of the fact that life goes on. April is ...

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