A Confession: Returning to a half-finished manuscript is tough
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How do you get back into a partially finished manuscript after a prolonged break? Picking up those loose threads requires a bit of strategy.
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.
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Story Tropes: Outdated or Essential?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...
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....
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.
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...
Liz Hudson
Mar 6, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 202213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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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