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.
Linda Buckley-Archer considers the advantages and disadvantages of running late. Like most writers, Linda Buckley-Archer has experienced the horror of…
Rob Chapman on the discovery that made him a writer. How a chance discovery in Compendium Bookshop of a xeroxed…
Diana Hendry reflects on why the words we leave behind are so important. As writer in residence in a palliative…
Doug Johnstone reflects on how music has been an integral part of his writing career. As a former member of…
Roy Bainton on his life-long fascination with poetry and poets. As an avid reader of poetry, Roy Bainton had always…
Cherise Saywell describes how she has shifted between identities as a writer. Arriving in Britain from her native Australia Cherise…
Katharine McMahon on how writing about the past can offer insights into contemporary reality. As a writer of novels set…
Kona Macphee explains why she’s kicked the social media habit. Kona Macphee considers two contrasting states of mind—in one of…
Catherine Czerkawska on how she came to write a series of historical novels. Catherine Czerkawska considers the pleasures and drawbacks…
Martyn Bedford considers what he’s gained – and lost – as a published author. As a published author, Martyn Bedford…
Ruth Thomas describes how living with builders helped her refocus her novel in progress. Living in the chaos of building…
Jonathan Tulloch on whether poetic license should be allowed in nature writing. As a novelist who has also written non-fiction…
