Writing and Publishing

10 expert tips on how to be a ghostwriter
Ghostwriting isn’t just writing for someone else. It’s shaping their story, capturing their voice and helping them say the things…

The broken midlist: why it’s harder than ever to be a ‘moderately successful’ author
Once the heart of the publishing industry, midlist authors now face dwindling advances, fading support, and a market obsessed with…

10 books people pretend to read (but don’t)
Let’s be honest – we’ve all nodded along in book club at least once. Here are 10 books people pretend…

Famous closing lines in books
So, you've tried guessing the opening lines of famous novels, how about the final words?

Book Review: Alice’s Oxford, Peter Hunt
Tiptoe through the back streets of Oxford with this new book about Alice and her author Charles Dodgson.

12 unusual book dedications to inspire your own
Finally finished your manuscript and want to write a memorable dedication that's not simply to mum, dad and Fluffy? Here's…

20 famous opening lines in books
Fancy yourself a whiz at literary trivia?

Book review: That’s All I Know, Elisa Levi
An engaging tale of sadness and quiet desperation.

How it began: The Narrow Road to the Deep North
One of the most celebrated novels of the 21st century, Richard Flanagan's 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' is…

So you want my arts job: Writing Coach
Procrastinating about your writing? Joining a 'Gunnas' workshop may help the ink to flow.