To celebrate International Women's Day 2024 we're sharing Karon Alderman's story about why she kept writing, even though her writing career wasn't taking off
You’re grappling with a key scene (every scene is key, I know, but bear with) – and that scene might involve murder on the dancefloor or the dodgems or the desktop, and then your phone dings or the microwave pings and suddenly you’re back in the room – your room. Imagine having uninterrupted time away to focus on your writing – no distractions, no chores, no knocking on doors. Well, I’ve been at it again, seeking out writing retreats to take care of all your writerly needs so that you can take care of your writing. Enjoy!
Are you at the point in your writing journey where you’re ready to land a literary agent? Then our highly-anticipated virtual Agent Extravaganza is for you!
You’ve trawled the shops, the internet has taken you down a rabbit hole from which you’ve only just emerged, and you’re still no further forwards. I’m Jo, I work for Mslexia, and I might just be your fairy godmother when it comes to buying thoughtful, writerly gifts this Christmas.
To mark National Poetry Day on 5 October, we asked Irish poet Jane Clarke to tell us about her writing life. Jane’s latest collection A Change in the Air is shortlisted for both the Forward and T S Eliot prizes this year.