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You write. The plot is AMAZING; came to you in one big flash at three in the morning. The characters are STUNNING, quirky, clever, amusing. PERFECT! Nothing can be done to improve this.
That which inspires me to write
15/03/2026
by
Heather Cook
I always feel that ‘Inspiration’ is a rather lofty word and far too grand for the urge to write that is often sparked by an overheard snatch of conversation or possibly a domestic disaster, such as a recipe that hasn’t … Read more
On Inspiration
11/02/2026
by
Denarii Peters
Why does anyone write? Aren’t there a thousand more productive (and certainly more lucrative) ways to spend hour upon hour tapping away at a keyboard? Probably the answer has to be: yes. But it makes no difference, because we will … Read more
Beware the Exploding Yoghurt Pot – launch
21/09/2025
by
Linda
The recording of the launch evening can be found below. You are cordially invited to join Heather Cook and a few fellow poets for an hour or so of entertaining poetry and conversation. Date: 30th September 2025 Time: 7.00 pm … Read more
Welcoming new authors to the family
18/03/2024
by
Linda
Sue and I launched Crystal Clear Books in 2023 and following a feature in Writing Magazine, received our first submissions in late December. We are now receiving regular manuscripts from writers who would like to work with us.
Hysteria 2023
04/07/2023
by
Linda
Hi It’s 2nd April and Hysteria 2023 (Hysteria 10) is now open for entries in our three categories: short story (up to 1,000 words), poetry (up to 12 lines), and flash fiction (up to 250 words). The reading team are assembling and … Read more