Back to School…
It’s September 1st and the start of the academic year is fast approaching. That’s my thin excuse for mentioning my writing guide Back to Creative Writing School. It’s got a … Continue reading
Short Announcement from MRS FINNEGAN
An opportunity to meet Mrs Finnegan in person with special information for those travelling from North America.
The Novel Olympics – The Booker Long List
The Booker long list was announced at the end of July. Who is going to win gold?
It’s THAT Time Again…as Mrs Finnegan Observes
Mrs Finnegan, eminent housekeeper & reservoir of good advice, reveals how the Dog Days of Summer got their name – information that might usefully be slipped into polite conversation. Plus a warning to young ladies and wine drinkers.
How could I possibly want to make work that everyone likes? asks playwright Tim Crouch QUOTES FOR WRITERS
I’m intrigued by bad reviews for my work – they’re the only reviews I read, says playwright Tim crouch. Find out why.
When You Look Back the Map Becomes Clear…Ann Patchett QUOTES FPR WRITERS
In life, time runs together in its sameness, but in fiction time is condensed—one action springboards into another, greater action.Cause and effect are so much clearer in novels than they … Continue reading
Unpublished Romance writer? This Major Prize Could be for You
Written a love story? The Undiscovered Prize is for you. Hurry the deadline is 5th August
Why Are We Here? Nick Cave Explores the Value of Existence QUOTES FOR WRITERS
Nick Cave, the Australian singer, songwriter, composer and author explores why we are here and what we should do about it…
VOTE FOR MRS FINNEGAN
Can Mrs Finnegan rely on your support? The Regency Housekeeper is writing a book and needs your help to choose the PERFECT title
I Want to Write like a Carnival Barker…says George Saunders QUOTES FOR WRITERS
If I think of a story as something that has to convey a certain message, as a train that has to pull into a certain station at a certain time … Continue reading
“…the ending is way less important…” Justin Heckert QUOTES FOR WRITERS
Many prioritise the ending, but Justin Heckert argues that the beginning is key.
The Importance of Planning – Iris Murdoch QUOTES FOR WRITERS
“…Every chapter is planned. Every conversation is planned…” Iris Murdoch on writing a novel
The Ideas are the Easy Part…Ann Patchett QUOTES FOR WRITERS
If a person has never given writing a try, they assume that a brilliant idea is hard to come by. But really, even if it takes some digging, ideas are … Continue reading
If You’re Looking for an Agent…
Here’s a list of nine established literary agents actively seeking clients. All of them work with respected literary agencies and have good track records. They are looking for all genres of fiction as well as nonfiction.
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 