Every journey in the book, played out on a genuine period map - out-of-copyright novels and plays, followed stop by stop from Frankenstein to Shakespeare.

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“What we call the beginning is often the end And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.” –TS Eliot, from “A Little Gidding” from The Four Quartets * Franca owned a p…

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OTTAWA - Canadians thinking of planning a trip to the United States are being advised by the Government of Canada to perhaps consider going anywhere else on the entire fucking planet for their summer ...

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Join Chris for the first of many episodes themed around the new Writing Battle 'Class' system.This episode is 'Wizard' themed, with two Fantasy stories for your enjoyment:EverBright, Ever Faithful by ...

Writing as a later bloomer isn’t a limitation, it’s a strength. Discover why starting your writing journey at 50+ is powerful, purposeful, and perfectly timed.

The 4th century Chinese poem that can be read in every direction

After 35 years of teaching fiction writing, the prize-winning author shares her wisdom. First tip? Don’t write what you know…

Happy List Season, children. I hope you’ve been good. Just like every year, I have arrived to present to you the Ultimate List, otherwise known as the List of Lists—in which I read all (or at…

A reflection on literary rejection, alignment, and finding the right home for your stories—from the editors at Neon & Smoke.

Some days, writing feels nearly impossible. Other days, it feels effortless - like something lit up inside you and this is just what you do now. But what makes the difference? Why is Tuesday inspired ...

Discover how 500-word chapters can jumpstart your novel draft—build momentum, tame the messy middle, and outrun perfectionism with a simple daily habit.

Mick Herron’s Slow Horses, Belinda Bauer’s obsessive world of bird egg collectors, Uketsu’s innovative Japanese detective mystery – and more

Vince Gilligan shared what kinds of characters we might all want to see in the future.

What film teaches us wrong about writing fiction