Some sixty years ago I just passed my ‘O’ Level History exam and actually took two attempts to pass English Language (but I did pass English Literature first time which was perhaps a clue). However my English and History teachers would,...

It’s all about body language. A butterfly flaps its wings in China, and there is an earthquake in Japan. It’s about puns and humour too. A cringing face, and you’ve already read the script to your conversation. The real trap is falling...

Maximise your writing time and establish positive writing habits **This wasn’t intended as a COVID-19 article but here we are (in lockdown, most likely) and I couldn’t think of a better time to share this advice in these trying times**...

I want to apologise when I get nervous. Sometimes citation and gossip gets the better of a person, but that is no reason to put the ink down. The most special time in life, is just waiting around the corner, and you at least need to know...

2020 has been quite the whirlwind so far. And at times like these, we find it’s best to stick together. If you’ve not yet joined Jericho Writers as a member, we are giving away FREE 14 day memberships. This exclusive open-doors event...

The Wytham Woods team are seeking applications from writers who would like to be Writer in Residence for 2020-21. The year-long residency starts in May. The full description of the role, and how to apply, can be found on the Wytham Woods...

What is life? Is it all about sex and peace? Or do we sit around, waiting for the next thrill? Do we deplore the local gang? Or do we mess with their chicks? I wonder about religion, friendship, law, and heartbreak. All I know, is that...

Farewell, Speculative Vision... I look upon the map, and I see the vague inclinations of a good holiday, but for a decade I was content with checking in at least every three months to Speculative Vision, to see what these good people...

I am into science fiction and fantasy, but my old forum fell through, or else I am being sidelined - but I love forums, so this here suits me. I realise that the classic writers were readers as well, but now they are little more than,...

You know when you’re about to go out somewhere and you get dressed up because it’s important you look good and you agonise over clothes and pile them up on the bed and get changed a few times but then you’re done, you’re dressed, you’re...