Improving your work

Wednesday: In Writing Summer Retreat Day 3

Your link to join our 9am and 5pm writing sessions.

Jun 10 •

Watch again: Curtis Sittenfeld on writing fiction

With thoughts on outlining, plotting and 'inventing my own Scrivener'.

May 20 •

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Curtis Sittenfeld

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The embarrassingly easy change that made me a better writer

Should've done it earlier.

May 2 •

Writers stop but they don't quit

How to tell the difference – and thoughts to get you through your rewrite.

Apr 23 •

Are all writers good at spelling?

Some favourite bits on language from my book, plus news of a London event.

Mar 27 •

Join me for In Writing LIVE with Tor Freeman

...discussing her new graphic novel for kids. Also in today's newsletter: thoughts on big writing versus small writing.

Mar 12 •

Don't let yourself off the hook

One of writing's toughest tasks, with thoughts from Jesse Armstrong, and more on Chapter Four of my book.

Feb 27 •

Inside chapter two

Interview vibes, my conversation with David Sedaris, and some thoughts on diary-keeping.

Feb 11 •

Remember the point of it all...

Plus, some gift ideas – and discount codes – for the writer in your life.

Nov 28, 2024 •

Did I write this?

Plus some live events this autumn, and a writing hour this Sunday.

Sep 20, 2024 •

A holiday's got me thinking

Plus, join me for a Creative Hour this Sunday.

Aug 9, 2024 •

Revisiting Lena Dunham's Girls

Plus some other good writing, and a Creative Hour this Sunday.

May 31, 2024 •

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