http://www.writewords.org.uk/

WriteWords talks to screen/stage/radio writer Laura Watson about keeping the faith.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/laura_watson.asp

Michael Ridpath, author of bestselling financial and crime novels, about his inspiration, and how to change course mid- career

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/michael_ridpath.asp

Novelist and foreign correspondent Jill McGivering talks to us about her first book, writing with a laptop balanced on her knee, and the sheer hard work involved in getting writing right.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/jill_mcgivering.asp

New interview with Indigo Dreams Publishing- find out what they want on their list next.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/indigo_dreams.asp

Tania Hershman, WW tutor and member Titania, says;<br> <br> &#39;Next week, BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting a whole week of my flash stories on the Afternoon Reading! Because the stories are so short, there will be 5 or 6 per day in the 15-minute slot which has up til now only ever broadcast a single story. So: 16 stories in total, on Tuesday June 29th, Wednesday June 30th and Thursday July 1st, first broadcast at 3.30pm UK time and then available online as Listen Again programmes for 7 days afterwards. The week is aptly titled "Flash!" - 5 of which are from The White Road and Other Stories, and the rest are newer flashes.&#39;

http://www.writewords.org.uk/members/show_profile.asp?member_Id=5129

WriteWords talks to Trilby Kent (WW member MF) about her books for children and adults, and being patient.... &#39;Publishing is a slow business.&#39;

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/trilby_kent.asp

If you write short stories then you&#39;ll want to get involved in the UK&#39;s first National Short Story Week (NSSW), which will be from 22nd - 28th November. It may seem some time off, but now is the time to get thinking about how you can celebrate NSSW, and use it to promote your writing.<br> <br> NSSW is a grass roots event and it will enable individuals and groups to organise their own events on a national, regional or local level. Why not contact your local bookshop or library and offer to give a reading or a talk for National Short Story Week? Perhaps your local newspaper or radio station would be interested in doing an item about your short stories to mark NSSW. Don&#39;t forget hospital and community radio too. Are there other short story writers in your area that you could link up with to hold an event? <br> <br> A website is already up and running and more content will be added over the next few months, including a national events calendar.

www.nationalshortstoryweek.org.uk

WriteWords launches a great new range of one-to-one courses- from Emma Darwin on historical fiction, Vanessa Curtis on Young Adult fiction and Tania Hershman on short fiction, amongst others. Award-winning, bestselling, experienced tutors, many of them WriteWords members, interviewees and Site Experts- go on, have a browse.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/courses.asp

In the latest in an occasional series of fascinating articles by WriteWords resident poet, James Graham looks at the poetry of John Clare

http://www.writewords.org.uk/articles/john_clare.asp

Big thanks from us here at WriteWords to Philippa Donovan from Egmont for her fab advice to 3 Young Adult novelists!

http://www.writewords.org.uk/groups/153.asp#forum

This week&#39;s loveliest job/opportunity- not least because it&#39;s in gorgeous Ilkley

http://www.writewords.org.uk/jobs/view_opp.asp?oppid=4031

Young Adult writers- just a reminder. Post your Young Adult fiction Synopsis+first 5 pages before 28 April. Between 28 and 30th April, Philippa Donovan of Egmont Press, will select and critique 3 synopses/first 5 pages, which will be posted on 1st May. As a leading editor, Philippa knows what works- and what doesn&#39;t, so don&#39;t miss this fantastic opportunity! Please note, this is for Young Adult Fiction only!

http://www.writewords.org.uk/groups/153.asp

WriteWords talks to new historical fiction writer A L Berridge, aka WriteWords member Chevalier, about her epic of honour and humanity, a 500,000 word first draft, and why she says;<br> <br> &#39;Maybe I’m not just the most idiotic but also the luckiest writer in the world.&#39;<br>

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/louise_berridge.asp

&#39;My teenage years were unusually vivid&#39;...<br> WriteWords talks to Young Adult author Tony McGowan

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/tony_mcgowan.asp

Following the success of our Cornerstones Masterclass, we&#39;re delighted to announce a new masterclass for Young Adult Fiction writers, run by Philippa Donovan of the renowned Egmont Press.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/forum/44_325904.asp

WriteWords talks to Philippa Donovan of Egmont Press, who&#39;ll be giving a masterclass next month on good writing for Young Adults. Watch this space for more info....in the meantime, find out what she likes, what she doesn&#39;t, and who&#39;s on her list.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/egmont_press.asp

WriteWords talks to debut novelist Tara Hyland, whose blockbuster is out this week- and she shows us the synopsis and covering letter that won her the deal with Simon & Schuster

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/tara_hyland.asp

WriteWords talks to Unthank Books about their plans for an Unthology...

http://www.writewords.org.uk/interviews/un_thank.asp

If you&#39;ve got a book to launch, a workshop to run, an open-mic night to promote, or anything writing-related, then don&#39;t forget you can upload it yourdself into the WriteWords Calendar- just follow the link, it&#39;s easy. Fee free to add book/poetry/drama/screenwriting/non-fiction writing events from other people too.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/calendar/

Finally got that publishing deal? Or a short story accepted somewhere? Maybe you&#39;ve got a play on, or a radio drama. Don&#39;t forget to let us know about your successes- follow the link.

http://www.writewords.org.uk/success.asp