Festive traditions, both familiar and strange, sometimes inspire surprising prose and poetry.
Susie’s 2023 Workshop – Writing the Middle
Settling on openings and endings to a story can be tricky but there is a way around this.
2023 Adjudicator’s Competition Results
Results for the 2023 adjudicator's writing competition on the theme of 'Pleasure'.
Lucy’s 2023 Workshop – Point of View
The more unusual the story, the more entertaining the viewpoints involved will be.
Paul’s 2023 Workshop – Making It Count!
Death Row is the final destination of many startling characters. If you could write one, what would they be like?
Vivien’s 2023 Workshop – Setting the Scene
A 'scene’ can establish world building, character personality, theme and more. Here's how...
2023 Adjudicator’s Workshop – Pleasure
Pleasure is a theme that anyone can write about with relish.
2023 President’s Competition Results
Results for the 2023 president's writing competition on the theme of 'Deals, Pacts and Bargains'.
Chris’s 2023 Workshop – Writing for Children
Writing and rewriting stories for a younger audience can lead to some surprising and pleasing results.
Sara’s 2023 Workshop – Horror
We all have our own idea of a horror story, but what makes one truly effective?