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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.

Mike Gayle. Photo by Simon Weller.
RLF News Article

My Writing Life: Mike Gayle

“The best advice I ever received was not to hold onto anything too tightly.” – Author and journalist Mike Gayle

RLF News Article

RLF Writers’ News: October 2025

This month we have a bumper list of book releases, events, award news, broadcast dates and appearances at literary festivals…

A Writing Chance 2024-25 cohort – New Writing North-
Collected Article

Why mentorship matters to writers

Katy Massey on the importance of supporting writers and how it influenced her own practice with New Writing North.

Ian McEwan by Bastian Schweitzer
RLF News Article

My Writing Life: Ian McEwan

“Recognise the intense pleasure and privilege of living by one’s writing.” – Ian McEwan

Fellows Induction 2025
RLF News Article

Welcome to our 2025 RLF Fellows

This month, the RLF’s new Education Fellows will start working with students at universities and higher education establishments across the country.