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)”
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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”
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”
Top UK Literary Festivals to Attend in 2025
(And why you should attend them this year!) Listen up, writers, readers, and lovers of words—this is your sign to grab your planners, set your reminders, and start manifesting some literary magic. The UK is packed with book festivals, writing events, and book fairs this year, and if you’re serious about your craft, your creativity,Continue reading “Top UK Literary Festivals to Attend in 2025”
Transform Your Writing: Tips for Crafting Memorable Settings
Let me tell you something right now: locations matter. They matter like oxygen to your lungs, like that first cup of coffee in the morning, like your Wi-Fi signal when you’re in the middle of a dramatic writing breakthrough. A well-written location isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the pulse of your story, the heartbeat of yourContinue reading “Transform Your Writing: Tips for Crafting Memorable Settings”
How To Title Your Story
Choosing a title for your story can be a tricky business. Sometimes it can feel even harder than writing the story itself – there is so much pressure to pick the right one. A bad title can ruin all the hard work you just put into crafting the perfect story because if your title isContinue reading “How To Title Your Story”
How to Develop Your Writing Practice
We all know that we get better at what we practice. Even if you have a natural talent and innate skills you still need to spend time honing those skills and learning your craft. Just like a ballerina would do a daily barre routine or an athlete might run everyday, a writer needs to stretchContinue reading “How to Develop Your Writing Practice”
The Year of 100 Rejections
We all like being told “yes.” Yes, you can have the last biscuit. Yes, you got the job. Yes, we would like to publish your writing. Yes, yes, YES! Yes is a magic word, yes is a mood booster, happy smiles, good feelings inducer. Yes is a drug. And just like a drug not getting yourContinue reading “The Year of 100 Rejections”
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