#Newwriters

Here's my advice for new writers: tell the truth

All of it, all the time.

My First Time...with Fran Cooper

Fran reveals the power of a good mentor and the perils of taking on Book Two while holding down a job.

My First Time...with Vanessa Potter

Debut author Vanessa Potter talks over-zealous editing, oversharing and the power of Abba.

My First Time...with Helen McClory

Helen McClory talks recce roadtrips to New Mexico, CS Lewis, and hearing the siren call of other writers.

My First Time...with Amy Baker

Amy talks chocolate biscuits, the lure of tiny animals on YouTube and how it's good to talk.

The Riff Raff events: The lowdown

Find out everything you need to know about our magnificent monthly events. Right. Here.

What we learnt from Daisy Buchanan and Grace Victory

Could two sensational first time writers finally teach us how to be grown-ups?