Mslexia Magazine - Issue 97
Full of creative inspiration, practical advice and original poetry, fiction and memoir
Exploring why we write when the monetary rewards are so low, how to write horror fiction, detective-led crime fiction, designing your book's cover as a self-publishing author.
In this issue
2022 Poetry Competition Judge Helen Mort introduces the winners and runners-up
Your money or your life Melissa Benn on why writers keep writing - even with no promise of monetary gain
The craft of creepy Lauren Owen provides a masterclass in writing horror
Bedside table Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen tells us what’s on her bedside table
How to blow your own trumpet PR professionals Becky Hunter and Georgina Moore discuss the challenges of publicising their own debut novels
PLUS: Caroline Sanderson interviews award-winning author Katherine Rundell, Orna Ross explains the importance of cover design in self-publishing and Alys Key looks at whether alcohol is a friend or foe of creativity.
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