Diana Evans - The Royal Literary Fund

‘It does not want to be captured. It does not want to be rectangular. It wants to live its life in peace.’

Jonny Wright: How I Write

‘What I and most modern-day rappers have taken from The God MC is that multi-syllable rhymes are one of the true measures of talent.’

Alyson Hallett: How I Write

‘I can usually hold the first few words or line for an hour or two, but that’s all. Although I can practice writing I have to be ready and prepared.’

Trish Cooke: How I Write

‘My first draft, or brainstorm, tends to be a bit of a mess, with lots of crossing out. I put every thought I have on the subject down. ‘