Kayleigh White Meet the writers of Wild: An Anthology of Dartmoor Writers and Artists Our WILD anthology continues to take shape, and with it, we’re shining a light on the brilliant writers who’ve helped bring it to life. This month, we’re thrilled to introduce you to another member of the Moor Imagination community – aContinue reading “Meet the Writers: Voices from the Moor Imagination Anthology”
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Meet the Writers: Voices from the Moor Imagination Anthology
Julie Smith Welcome to our new blog series: Meet the Writers of WILD: An Anthology of Dartmoor Writers and Artists This year, Moor Imagination is proud to be publishing our very first anthology, “Wild” a vibrant, heartfelt collection of stories, poems and voices from our Okehampton writers group. Each month, we’ll be introducing one ofContinue reading “Meet the Writers: Voices from the Moor Imagination Anthology”
A Year in Words! Moor Imagination’s 2025 Round-Up
As 2025 draws to a close, I’m taking a moment to look back, and appreciate everything this beautiful, and wildly creative community has done and made together this year. From scribbled ideas and unexpected poems to ghost stories, friendships, and shared snacks, it’s been a year of writing, rewriting, giggling, and showing up for eachContinue reading “A Year in Words! Moor Imagination’s 2025 Round-Up”
Ghost Stories: Why They Still Haunt Us (and Why They’re So Much Fun to Write)
This month at Moor Imagination, we delved into the eerie, the unsettling, and the wonderfully spine-tingling world of ghost stories. We talked about what makes a ghost story work, how to bend (or break) the rules of the genre, and the truth behind every good haunting – that ghost stories are rarely just about ghosts.Continue reading “Ghost Stories: Why They Still Haunt Us (and Why They’re So Much Fun to Write)”
The Art of Avoiding Things
A Writer’s Guide to Procrastination (and How to Use It to Your Advantage) Welcome, fellow writers – and fellow world-class procrastinators. If you’ve ever stared at your writing project while suddenly remembering the hallway cupboard desperately needs reorganising, you’re not alone. In fact, this month at our Moor Imagination writers’ group, we had a wonderfullyContinue reading “The Art of Avoiding Things”
Write, Click, Share: Exploring the Digital Paths to Self-Publishing
So far in our self-publishing series, we’ve explored everything from book covers to bookshops. But not all publishing happens between two covers anymore, in fact, a lot of it doesn’t even happen in print at all. This month, we’re delving into online self-publishing platforms. The websites, newsletters, and digital spaces where writers are building audiences,Continue reading “Write, Click, Share: Exploring the Digital Paths to Self-Publishing”
Tips for Getting Your Book into Bookshops
What Self-Publishing Looks Like from Behind the Bookshop Counter A conversation with Kayleigh White from Book Stop, Tavistock & Okehampton Library Welcome back to our self-publishing series, a subject that has clearly captured the curiosity (and creativity!) of the Moor Imagination community. From formatting to publishing routes, your questions and enthusiasm have turned this intoContinue reading “Tips for Getting Your Book into Bookshops”
Choose Your Publishing Adventure: Self-Publishing Paths (and Pitfalls) Explained
Due to popular demand (and because I love a good storytelling quest), we’re back on the self-publishing magic carpet ride! Last time, we looked at the big picture of publishing your own book , what it takes, why it matters, and how to avoid the most common traps. This time, we’re diving deeper into theContinue reading “Choose Your Publishing Adventure: Self-Publishing Paths (and Pitfalls) Explained”
Self-Publishing Explained: The Pros, Cons and Pitfalls Every Writer Should Know
When I was little, I used to love those Choose Your Own Adventure books. You know the ones: if you want to open the haunted wardrobe, turn to page 42. If you want to run away screaming, turn to page 7. Well, it turns out publishing your own writing feels a bit like that too.Continue reading “Self-Publishing Explained: The Pros, Cons and Pitfalls Every Writer Should Know”
Spotlight on a Moor Imagination Writer: Robin Catling
At Moor Imagination, we take great pride in celebrating the talented and passionate writers who make up our creative community. Each member brings their own unique voice and vision to the group, and this month we’re delighted to feature Robin Catling in our Writer Spotlight. Robin recently marked a major milestone with the publication ofContinue reading “Spotlight on a Moor Imagination Writer: Robin Catling”
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