Starting out

You have an interest in writing and your thoughts are turning towards committing some ideas to paper, or turning pages of notes into a full manuscript.

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Interview with Giles Andreae

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

24th January 2021

Even if you’re not familiar with the name of poet, author and illustrator Giles Andreae, you’ll certainly recognise his work. He is the playful...

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7 min read

Interview with Daisy de Villeneuve

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

16th September 2020

She’s been drawing in felt-tip since the age of three, but unlike the rest of us she’s forged a brilliant career out of it. Daisy de Villeneuve’s...

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Interview with Claire Mackie

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

16th September 2020

Clare Mackie was born and brought up in the Scottish countryside surrounded by the animals and insects which have come to define her watercolour...

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5 min read

Interview with Liz Martinez

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

28th October 2020

Author of The Everyday Witch Liz Martinez shares her story of landing a publishing deal.

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10 min read

Interview with Vanessa Gebbie

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

28th October 2020

Vanessa Gebbie has won numerous awards for her short fiction including a Bridport Prize. An extract of her novel, The Coward’s Tale, won the Daily...

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9 min read

Interview with Stephen Kelman

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

28th October 2020

Bloomsbury author Stephen Kelman offers his advice to aspiring writers. Stephen is the author of Pigeon English, which was shortlisted for the Man...