Contributors

Imagining the Past: the Purpose and Pitfalls of Research

"Far from helping me to enrich my novel, research was stopping me from writing a good one."

10 ways emerging writers help themselves

'When you’re starting out as a writer, there’s so much to consider that it can be bewildering.'

The story behind the cover

My dad was an international pot smuggler. His organisation was responsible for shipping hundreds of tons of Thai stick into America. He was

A translator's story

'That is what a translator is: a conveyor of emotions. A guide who leads the readers into the author’s world.'

Don’t give up when your first book isn’t published…

'Don’t be afraid to learn hard truths and ditch an idea that hasn’t worked, it is never wasted time.'

10 ways to make the most of London Book Fair

10 ways to enjoy all the fun of London Book Fair.

As writers, we can only beat ourselves up so much

'The more experience I gain, the less likely I'll be to look back on my work and hate it.'

Reading my writing to strangers helped me find my voice

'I tend to swear quite a lot or be a bit ruder when I’m performing.'

How to plot a story when you're clueless

'To break through your creative dead ends, march forward regardless.'

After the unspeakable horrors of war, writing soothes my soul

'Their enthusiasm soon dwindled when I relayed some honest and emotive accounts of my time at war.'