Write your book - The Riff Raff

My First Time with...Holly Ringland

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart author on writing for her ancestors, tea, and her life-long love affair with words.

It's OK to fall out of love with your work – it will make you a better writer

You wrote. You put it in a drawer. You hate every word. Now what?

My First Time...with Amy Lilwall

'I think I told a few people to mind their own business.'

20 things we learned at The Riff Raff in June

Embracing the "f*ck it" moment.

The Riff Raff Podcast #35: Preti Taneja

We pick the remarkable brain of Desmond Elliott Prize nominated, Preti Taneja.

My First Time with...Claire Askew

'If you don't believe it, you'll never convince anyone else.'

The Riff Raff Podcast #34: Paul Howarth

Have you ever read a book that made you bite all of your nails off within the first few chapters? No? Just me then.

My First Time...with Rachel Edwards

'I need at least one big idea, something I’m aching to say.'

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