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, 202311 min read
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.
Liz Hudson
Apr 2, 20234 min read
The Ballad of the Delian Tomb
Writing in-character narrative performance poetry for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Nope, I'm definitely not a poet!
Guest Writer
Mar 21, 202314 min read
The Green Light
A tale of obsession and intrigue, this haunting short story by author David Bench comes with an unexpected ending.
Insider Interviews
Mar 21, 20238 min read
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, 20235 min read
Story Tropes: Outdated or Essential?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, 20223 min read
From one SAD writer to another
Are you struggling at the moment?
Nic Benson
May 12, 20222 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20223 min read
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...
Harrison Casswell
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Bus Stop Hostage
I sit at the bus stop, waiting a banana and a coffee in my stomach not enough energy for a day at work. a school kid sits beside me his...
Nic Benson
Apr 9, 20223 min read
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....
Guest Writer
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Half Tide Landin'
Half Tide Landin' interrogates the myths that can occasionally obscure the truth about where we come from.
Liz Hudson
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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.
Guest Writer
Mar 18, 20221 min read
Mermaid’s Hair
An original, previously unpublished poem by renowned Yorkshire love poet Ian Parks.
Insider Interviews
Mar 18, 20225 min read
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...
Liz Hudson
Mar 16, 20227 min read
Icebreaker
A tribute to two incredible crews and the discoveries they made. Oh, and it's set in space. Because, well... Come on.
Harrison Casswell
Mar 13, 20225 min read
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...
Harrison Casswell
Mar 8, 20221 min read
A Woman in the Hallway
There’s a woman in the hallway A tear held back by blinking She’s writing in her notebook To stop herself from thinking She writes of...
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