Writing Magazine

The saying goes that “everyone has a story in them” and it’s the mission of Writing Magazine to help you get yours out. Brought to you by real experts who know what it takes to improve your writing or get published, this monthly magazine is a must-have for all writers. Whether you write fiction, poetry, drama, children’s books, non-fiction or anything else, each issue features tips, practical exercises and real-life advice, that will not only help you get all that creativity onto the paper but also, get your name and profile out into the industry. With writing masterclasses from professionals, industry news, events listings, competitions where you can submit your work for fantastic prizes and real paid writing opportunities, Writing Magazine has everything you need to hone and improve your talents.

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Writing by hand • In this beautful piece, prize-winning Indian novelist Rahul Bhattacharya describes how and why he chose to write his latest book, Railsong, by hand, and describes the effect going analogue had on his process

Poetry FOR EVERYONE! PART TWO: Editing your poem • This month, acclaimed poet Cathi Rae looks at how you can turn a first draft into a poem that says what you really want it to

The dreaded SECOND NOVEL • Why do so many authors struggle to write their second novel? Romance author Kate Dramis has thought about it a lot – and come up with useful solutions for you to apply to your work

FACE THE FEAR • Epic romantasy author Shen Tao writes a letter to any writer with a story they’re afraid of writing, urging them that this is the story they need to tell

TIPS AND TRICKS TO make your writing fly • This month Della Galton explores journalling – and an unexpected bonus you may not have thought about!

THE FASCINATION of folk tales • Retelling folk and fairy tales can make for intriguing new speculative fiction. Novelists Cameron Sullivan and Bar Fridman-Tell offer their top tips for your own reimaginings

DEADLIER THAN THE MALE • Ava Glass tells Tina Jackson about concealed identities and making space for female secret agents in her bestselling spy thrillers

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under the microscope • James McCreet applies a forensic microcritique to the beginning of a reader’s manuscript

“Dialogue PART SEVEN” • When conversation kills: Writer and tutor Ian Ayris looks at using dialogue to unnerve readers

MY PATH TO PUBLICATION LIAM HUGHES • The retired doctor describes how he put patients first to write his debut medical memoir, Bodily Fluids

Novel Ideas No regrets • Don’t be one of those writers who never tried to make their dreams come true, say Lynne Hackles

SHELF LIFE LUCY ROTH • The author of 2025’s hit feminist thriller When Harry Killed Sally is back with a locked room thriller about the world of the rich and privileged – and she’s letting us in on her favourite reads

Trick the BLOCK! • Author and personal development trainer Robbie Steinhouse offers some tips from psychology to help overcome writer’s block

The world of writing • What goes through a writer’s brain? Readers’ letters and dispatches from the wide world of writing

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: IN AT THE DEEP END

WE WANT STORIES! • To feature in Subscribers’ News tjackson@warnersgroup.co.uk

An INCENDIARY opening • Detective turned crime writer Neil Lancaster talks about the beginning of the latest in his DS McCraigie series, The Dark Heart

Not just lounging about • Alison Chisholm explores a poem about deckchairs which moves from humorous observation to something profoundly moving

Watch this space • Helen Walters looks at ways of using significant personal possessions in your fiction, with an example...