In this Issue
'Inspired, inspiring, invaluable' - Sarah Waters
Mslexia magazine is full of creative inspiration, practical advice and original poetry, fiction and memoir – as well as writing competitions, submission opportunities, online workshops, courses and events.
In this issue
Agenda The pram in the hall, Maxine Davies looks into how motherhood affects women's writing
Bedside table Lola Young tells us what she's reading in bed
Interview Stephanie Butland talks to bestselling romance author Lindsey Kelk
Writing lives Matilda Welin explores the idea of keeping a diary as a creative practice
The knowledge Julie Vuong explains what's happening in 'socially conscious' horror
Language work Ellen Jones talks about working as a translator, and how the art of translation influences her own writing practice
PLUS: Leone Ross and Mary-Jane Holmes introduce their winning short stories and flash fictions from this year's competition