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My Writing Life: SE Durrant
“Don’t be afraid of dialogue. Listen to how people really speak, eavesdrop and take notes.” – SE Durrant
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Check out the latest news from the RLF, WritersMosaic highlights, and Collected – our collection of interviews, reflections and articles exploring the literary life and world of writers today.
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My Writing Life: Benjamin Wood
“I had a creative writing instructor tell me: ‘Real life is no excuse for bad fiction.’” – Benjamin Wood
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RLF Writers’ News: August 2026
Our writer’s news for August 2026 includes the latest publications, broadcasts, festival appearances, Collected: Live events and more.
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My Writing Life: Alice Loxton
“I feel the most satisfaction when I meet readers who have been to historical locations because of reading my books.”…
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My Writing Life: Manni Coe
“When making big life choices in your writing career, trust the still small voice of your own intuition.” – Manni…
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HM The Queen plays ‘Pooh Sticks’ and celebrates the legacy of AA Milne
The RLF hosted our patron, Her Majesty The Queen, at a special 100th anniversary celebration for AA Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh
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My Writing Life: Emma Thompson
“Just sit there and do it. Don’t worry about failing because you will fail often. Best get used to it.”…
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RLF Writers’ News: July 2026
This month’s latest news – including book releases, festival appearances, broadcasts and more – from RLF and WritersMosaic writers.
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Everyone has an elsewhere: the latest WritersMosaic Quarterly
The fifth edition of the WritersMosaic Quarterly, reflecting on memoir and memory, is out now – online and in The…
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Bringing the joy of reading to adults across the UK
The RLF’s Reading Round expands, with groups announced in prisons across the UK in celebration of the National Year of…
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My Writing Life: Kerry Young
“I don’t like to see a book marred by dog-eared pages, broken spines or writing in the text or margins.…
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Season Two of Collected: The Podcast – listen now
The RLF’s Collected: The Podcast returns with a new season this week, featuring fascinating stories and insightful discussion with some…