Writing for a living

How does being a freelance writer actually work?

My scattergun way (the only way?) of making a creative living.

Jul 1 •

Up and down in Paris and London

The pure joy of bookshop events and some angst about creative jobs.

Apr 10 •

In Writing Live with Tor Freeman: watch again

Half an hour of excellent chat on comic books, humour, monastery 'white noise' and more.

Mar 20 •

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Inside chapter three

Emily St. John Mandel and Meg Wolitzer on being writers in the real world. Plus, what will become of creative careers as artificial intelligence…

Feb 20 •

Inside chapter one

On what makes a good writing space, plus: full subscriptions are back, for those who like them.

Jan 31 •

Did I write this?

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

Sep 20, 2024 •

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