In the spotlight: your writing unexpected

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’

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She’d admired the cool blonde from afar, but Teresa had no idea how much they actually had in common

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

IT had been a long, hard drive. Frances had left early, hoping to get away before the rush hour – only to discover that the rush hour started earlier still. She stopped for a break further south than

The article in a recent Special about the Lake District reminded me of something which happened many years ago on a short break. We did several of Wainwright’s climbs (the easiest ones!) and then deci