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

Note your ideas. Give them structure. Create a masterpiece.

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

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

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

Rosy talks about the highs and lows of writing her first book, eating the inedible and dancing in front of the mirror.