Tips & Advice for Writers

This is a new section of the website containing tips and advice for writers. I plan to add more articles over the coming year, so if you have anything you’d like to see discussed or addressed here, or something you’d like to add to an existing article, please email your thoughts, suggestions and requests to contact@clairewingfield.co.uk (articles last updated August 2009).

Scottish Book Trust Interview, August 2009

Scottish Book Trust is a leading agency for the promotion of literature in Scotland. Read their interview with me about the role of a literary consultant.

How to get Published – some tips on submissions

This article explores the etiquette of sending submissions, how to deal with a lack of response to your submission, and more.

A Reading List for Writers

Some books to help with every aspect of a writing life.

On Deadlines – a guide to how long it's going to take to write your novel

A practical approach to creating your own deadlines and knowing how far you are from completing a full draft of your novel.