
Literary history is full of ghosts. For every Shakespeare or Austen whose work has echoed through time, there are dozens – hundreds – of writers
In a world obsessed with speed – fast drafts, rapid publishing, instant fame – it feels almost rebellious to slow down. Yet for many authors,
Begin. The kettle hisses. The light sneaks through the curtains like a shy character entering a scene. You reach for your notebook – or your