Writing is a continual learning process. The best authors develop their skills over time and constantly strive to improve. And there is a lot to learn: plotting; dialogue; action scenes and set pieces; character development; continuity and consistency; style, language and tone. Read more
Chris Holifield
Spent whole working life in publishing; worked for eight publishers, two book club groups, a literary agency and a literary charity.
Still think book publishing is about most enjoyable thing you can do – aside from running a writers’ website, of course!

'Go for broke'
'Go for broke. Always try and do too much. Dispense with safety nets. Take a deep breath before you begin talking. Aim for the stars. Keep grinning. Be bloody-minded. Argue with the world. Read more