Read my lips

Sometimes it’s not what is said that counts, but the unconscious messages and gestures the body gives away

Creating character is one of the most fascinating aspects of the writing process, and often the basis for the most intriguing and compelling work. The WM writers responded to the ‘Getting to Know You’

Over my decades-long writing life, I’ve been a reader, judge and (sometimes) an organiser for many novel-writing competitions, including the Harry Bowling Prize, the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s

What questions should today’s writers and artists be asking? Responses from authors at the Hay Festival and the TLS

Understanding the ‘language’ of photography and developing visual literacy is essential for improving your skills, according to a best-selling new book. Geoff Harris meets the author

A bit of a mess