Write On! 25, our Silver Jubilee issue, sponsored by The Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA), is out today. This issue explores the theme of ‘Mindset,’ showcasing work that speaks of journeys of determination; putting in the work no matter how difficult it feels and navigating the barriers that prevent us from getting to where we could be. You can see it digitally, or get your physical copy from libraries and other outlets up and down the country.
With that in mind, in our cover interview international bestseller Sheila O’ Flanagan tells us why she writes to empower and inspire – transcending genres to tell stories that matter:
“If Jane Austen was writing now, she’d be given a pink cover. Nobody would have looked at the ‘womeny’ romantic fiction! I feel very strongly that implying one kind of writing is worthy of study, when another is not, is a fallacy.”
On our sponsor page, RNA President Sue Moorcroft speaks to poet and former athlete, Alex Murdock about how romance isn’t just about happy endings, sharing: “It’s the truth of how we live, connect and care.”
The issue also features:
- Spotlight: On Editing. Novelist Barbara Nadel and the Write On! team share tips and ideas.
- Insight: Writers Helping Writers, with The Verb’s Ian McMillan + agent Laetitia Rutherford.
- The Big Debate: Drawn from the best of 25 issues, we explore the author Mindset
- Showcase Special: ‘Mindset’ – exploring our theme creatively, sharing work from writers at all stages taken straight from our bulging inbox.
Write On! 26, out on 10 September, will explore the theme of Reflections. Sponsored by Libraro, it will feature a headline interview with Patrick Vernon, the seminal social commentator, campaigner and cultural historian. Our sponsor interview will be with publishing industry tech entrepreneur, Arsim Shillova. This theme will also inform content for the digital Write On! Extra (accessible through this website) and Write On! Audio. (This podcast can be accessed on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Just type pen to print into your browser. Alternatively, find us via our Spotify Podcast hosting site.
