Southend writer Rachel Lichtenstein on her approaches to writing

“The landscape of my imagination for a long time was Whitechapel,” she explains. “My grandparents told me of poets, artists, Continue reading →

Writing tips from Essex born-and-bred writer Martina Cole

‘Follow the characters, follow each thread as it arises – edit later.’  She adds: ‘If you don’t like a character, Continue reading →

STOP PRESS: You can buy Essex Belongs To Us – the book and e-book based on Essex’s biggest ever creative writing project – here

Over the last twelve months more than a hundred Essex writers, both new and more established, from every part of Continue reading →