Adventures in screenwriting: This month Avril tells us how working on the editorial team of a women’s magazine led her all the way to the corridors of the BBC… Ten years of working on the award-winning feminist magazine, Just Women, was one of the most positive and life enhancing experiences…

This is the second half of our interview with retired police officer, Pete Barclay George with an insight into how coppers think, talk and behave. In the last post we spoke about the police caution, use of language, body cams, ranks and relationships. …

Why do writers write? It sounds like a simple question, but understanding why you decided to become a writer can be absolutely crucial in helping you to stay motivated, set goals and get things done. …

Pete Barclay-George retired from the police 3 years ago after 39 years of service. During this time, he served in five police forces, spending his last 16 years as a firearms officer. …

The three main social media platforms authors use to promote themselves are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Each one has its own appeal and is useful for promoting different aspects of your writing or your personal ‘brand.’ You certainly don’t necessarily need to use all three to boost your author profile…

In her first blog post for Enterprising Writers, Avril Silk asks herself the question that most writers hate being asked! “Where do Writers get their ideas from?” I’m enjoying a long, vivid and varied life. Writing has been part of it ever since I wrote a film script aged ten…

One of the first things I recommend to writers who want to develop their writing is join a writing group. This is something we will be examining within the Enterprising Writers Community once the website launches, with tips for finding a local group, setting up your own writers circle or…