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.
Lucy Moore on why she is happy to remain an Absolute Beginner. When she started ballet lessons, Lucy Moore soon…
Penny Hancock on why some writers prefer to remain anonymous. Penny Hancock considers some famous examples of writers who have…
Chris Arthur discusses whether writing essays requires specialist literary knowledge. Chris Arthur reflects on what the essay form means to…
Emylia Hall on a nightmarish research trip. Arriving in Los Angeles to research a novel, Emylia Hall found herself prevented…
Sue Roe on visiting some famous artists’ houses. Sue Roe describes her visits to the houses of some famous artists,…
John Pilkington on writing a play for community theatre. John Pilkington describes how he came to write a play for…
Christina Koning on how researching a novel set in wartime helped her to deal with the pandemic. Researching her latest…
Katherine Clements on the importance of research. Katherine Clements reflects on how immersing herself in research helps her to envisage…
Rhiannon Tise on why writers need peace and quiet. Searching for a quiet space in which to write, Rhiannon Tise…
Alex Games on why authors choose anonymity. Alex Games considers why some authors adopt pseudonyms — and why others prefer…
Bernie McGill on the pleasures of maps. Bernie McGill on how looking at maps offers insights into long-vanished worlds, enabling…
James Woodall on his fifty years of writing about The Beatles. James Woodall’s love of The Beatles’ music began when…
