Books kept me alive in prison
ERWIN JAMES || THE GUARDIAN || SEPT. 2015 The end of the ban on sending books to prisoners in the UK reminds me just how vital they were to my survival inside, and to the life I have lived since The official lifting on the ban on sending books to prisoners, which comes into effect […]
Writers to grow old with, from Murakami to Ishiguro
Clarissa Oon | THE STRAITS TIMES Haruki Murakami has been a companion to a writer from singlehood to motherhood In my 20s and reeling from a break-up, I read everything best-selling Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami had written, drowning myself in his prose the way others might in bottles of whisky. I have never been a […]
How Important Is It to Be a “Famous” Writer?
Lauren Sapala | BLOG For many years it was my dream to be a famous writer. Like, a REALLY famous writer. My idol was Jack Kerouac, and while that was partly because I loved the beauty of his writing (and still do) it was also because of the recognition he achieved. Never mind the fact […]
Eavesdropping for Story Ideas and Other Tips from a Veteran Novelist
Novelist Warren Adler, author of The War of the Roses, shares tips and his “secrets” on how to become a successful novelist.
10 Tips to Learn from a Creative Writing Lecturer
Some people enjoy writing for the sake of it whilst others want to develop and improve. If you fall into the latter category then read this.