Writers' Forum

16/04/2024

Even though the Writers' Forum has ceased publication, you can still buy back issues from Select Magazines.

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16/03/2023

How gruesome can you get writing horror for teens? Kesia Lupo tells Anita Loughrey

Douglas McPherson continues his memoir mini-series with a look at market research and structuring your book

Fiction editor Esther Chilton has some helpful pointers for improving a reader’s story, including viewpoint, show not tell, and how to crank up the tension

Adrian Ross meets two scriptwriters of successful solo shows and gathers some tips

Plus writing exercises, story competitions and our pick of festivals, author events and courses – Only in Writers’ Forum

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11/03/2023

Fly Chico Fly is a story about an eagle who has to learn to face his fear of flying.
Ebele Bright explains her research process and shares her useful resources inside the current WF

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08/03/2023

Journals are an excellent way to remember stories from the past, whether they are your own or a loved one.

For the past 10 years, Paula Williams has been inspired by a journalling app and explains why you should be too!
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Do you keep a journal? Let us know below.

05/03/2023

What encouragement and advice would you give to a writing buddy who says they have writer's block?

Share your suggestions below ↓

01/03/2023

Emily Cunningham is here to help you find the way forward with your writing, and this month, she is helping a reader unpick her insecurities about her upbeat poetry.

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26/02/2023

Christine Kelly is this month's first-placed story winner.

Her Story, For The Love of Hemingway, stood out for head judge Esther Chilton as it was told through a series of letters making us care and believe in each character and leaving Esther with a big smile.

Read her story inside the current Writers' Forum -- bit.ly/WF_252

21/02/2023

'If I didn’t know the ending of a story, I wouldn’t begin. I always write my last line, my last paragraph, my last page, first.’ Katherine Anne Porter

Whatever the story, every ending needs to follow some basic rules, as Barbara explains in the March WF.

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19/02/2023

This month, Colm Field launches his first children's adventure series - Kyan Green and the Infinity Racers.

Anita Loughrey catches up with him to share in the excitement!

The interview can be found in the latest WF -- bit.ly/WF_252

17/02/2023

Adrain Ross continues his practical theatre series, exploring the powerful technique of a storytelling monologue in WF 252.

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14/02/2023

As Douglas McPherson discovers, choosing the correct art for your book cover is vital to a book's success.

We ask the experts how to make your cover stand out whilst representing your story.

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11/02/2023

'I'd like to write a book about my life.' This is something Douglas McPherson hears all the time, and if done well can be very profitable.

However, quite a few properly published memoirs are unreadable too, but still, sell because the subject is famous. The best memoirs, however, tell a good story and don’t leave the reader with unanswered questions and unsatisfying unresolved threads.

Douglas McPherson shows how to make a start to get your ideas shipshape in the latest WF

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09/02/2023

Have you lived an exciting life or want to share your memoirs in the form of a book? Douglas McPherson shows how to make a start to get your ideas shipshape.

‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ is a great concept, but when it comes to getting your book into bookshops, it needs to be a cover that booksellers like. Douglas McPherson dives into this craft and asks top designers what authors should do.

Adrain Ross continues his practical theatre series, exploring the powerful technique of a storytelling monologue.
Anita Loughrey catches up with Colm Field who's sharing the excitement of publishing his first children’s adventure series.

Plus writing exercises, story competitions and our pick of festivals, author events and courses – Only in Writers’ Forum

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06/02/2023

WF Binders only £3.99!

Plus get 3 back issues for the price of 2!

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31/01/2023

Today's Daily Kickstarter -

Write a list of everything you've written this month and/or everything you plan to write next month.

Share your list below, it just might inspire others.

28/01/2023

Poetry Contest Deadline is looming! Wednesday 8 February

Be in with a chance to win £100 with our latest poetry contest.

This month's theme is Heroism

Entry is £7 per poem, including a critique from Sue Butler.

Find out the entry requirements on page 51 of issue 251 - available in newsstands and as a single issue below.
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22/01/2023

Daily Kickstarters - Sunday 22 January

As the Chinese Year of the Rabbit begins, start a story where you wake up with the traits of an actual rabbit.

Feel free to share your ideas below.

19/01/2023

Do you want to share something with your fellow Writers' Forum readers? Writing tips, funny stories, views and inspiration, we love to receive your emails.

The writer of the prize letter each issue wins a year's subscription!

Email - [email protected]

17/01/2023

Writing a story with a twist was last month's Flash Comp theme.
Many twist endings have become clichés, but winner David Higham found a different twist.

Read the winning story inside WF 251.

If you would like to enter this month's Flash Comp the deadline is Monday 23 January 12 noon.

14/01/2023

Did you know we sell Writers' Forum binders to help keep your magazine collection organised.

Binders can be purchased using the link below
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12/01/2023

'If your thinking that meditation is not for you, I can understand. You're a writer; you already spend hours sitting in front of a computer screen, the last thing you want to do is spend more time sitting and meditating.

The good news is that there are many different ways to meditate and not all of them involve sitting still.' Yoga author Jilly Shipway explains in the latest Writers' Forum.

Find out how you can introduce meditation into your writing routine inside WF 251 - order your copy below to start a subscription
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10/01/2023

'There are two ways to get publicity from a book launch. The first is to invite lots of journalists... The more reliable option is to take your own pictures and send them with some ready-written copy to as many news editors as you can.'
As Douglas McPherson explains in his latest article. He also shares his tip to help you take the perfect picture for every article.

Read the whole article inside WF 251 - bit.ly/WF_251

07/01/2023

Rose McDonagh's collection of short stories has taken 24 years to write.
We speak to her about her debut book The Dog Husband, inside Writers' Forum 251.

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30/12/2022

Clare Helen Welsh shares a little bit about the fabulous people who had a hand in creating her children's picture book.

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28/12/2022

Have you been working on a short story you would like to see published in an upcoming Writers' Forum?

Three great prizes to be won 1st £300, 2nd £150, 3rd £100.

Find out how to enter and pick up the latest WF for full Ts& Cs.
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