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 →

Sorry, the Essex Belongs To Us launch at the Essex Book Festival on 18 March is now sold out!

But in case of any ‘returns’ please send your name to: essexbelongstous@btopenworld.com Please note: due to high demand we’re having Continue reading →

Hear all about Essex Belongs To Us, the project, the book, the launch, on the BBC’s Tony Fisher Show

Click here to listen to our interview

Thurrock writers: Essex Belongs To Us could be write up your street

Budding Thurrock writers are being given a chance to share their Essex stories and see their work in print thanks Continue reading →

Why Essex Belongs To Us could be write up Southend writers’ streets.

Budding Southend writers are being given a chance to share their Essex stories and see their work in print thanks Continue reading →

Essex Belongs To Us: well, what are Essex writers writing about?

  Without spilling too many beans (and no names mentioned, we promise), here are just some of the topics we Continue reading →