Write your book - The Riff Raff

My First Time...with Catherine Barter

Catherine Barter chats unwanted feedback, the power of Bruce Springsteen and how important it is for new authors to enter writing competitio

My First Time...with Tor Udall

Tor Udall on coffee, magic and standing your ground

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

All of it, all the time.

8 things writers just have to deal with

I mean technically you could wake up every morning, shower, put on your face, and your business suit before taking a seat at your carefully

Oh what a night...The Riff Raff launches its first event

We knew it was going to be good. We didn't know it would be THIS good.

My First Time...with Clare Fisher

Clare Fisher lets The Riff Raff in on how she came up with her characters, and what that sweet spot feels like when writing is going well.

My First Time...with Paul M. M. Cooper

The River of Ink author talks travelling, coffee and monkey attacks

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.

Here's how to stop thinking about your book and start writing it

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

My First Time...with Vanessa Potter

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

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