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News & Features

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.

Francis Spufford
Collected Podcast

Francis Spufford, part 2

Francis Spufford speaks with Carole Angier about Russian economics, Christian apologetics and the pull of pure fiction writing. Francis Spufford…

Collected Article

What Do Authors Want?

Livi Michael ponders whether it’s better to be discovered or valued. ‘Discoverability’ is the new buzzword in publishing. It is…

Jekyll and Hyde
Collected Article

Double Duty

James Wilson describes how Robert Louis Stevenson helped reconcile his split selves. Robert Louis Stevenson is the patron saint of…

Illustration by Fran Pulido of two books that look like open books next to a microphone.
Collected Audio

Jen Green – How I Write

I print a chunk of the synopsis which relates to the next day’s writing and attach another sheet on which…

Illustration by Fran Pulido of two books that look like open books next to a microphone.
Collected Video

The Lapel Pin

Julia Copus presents her Writer’s Talisman — a wee man who’s definitely no worry-wart. Julia Copus presents her Writer’s Talisman…

Heather Dyer
Collected Podcast

Heather Dyer

Heather Dyer speaks with Julia Copus about the pitfalls of early success and overcoming creative block. Heather Dyer speaks with…

Illustration by Fran Pulido of two books that look like open books next to a microphone.
Collected Audio

Martina Evans – Why I Write

Trapped by greed in a giant chocolate egg, and of course he didn’t want to be there at all when…

Illustration by Fran Pulido of two books that look like open books next to a microphone.
Collected Audio

Paul Mills – Why I Write

I’m suspicious of barriers and signs, warning notices; a sense of a right or wrong side to be on.