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How long have you wanted to be a writer? Was it an urge to express your
fervent imagination as a child that got you started, or a more mature need
to channel your experience and wisdom into a creative outlet? Other than
curiosity, it doesn’t really matter (all we care about here is that you realised
your writing dreams at some point!), but a lot of coaches and tutors do
advise you to put in your apprenticeship, learning to write with training
wheels before attempting to take your work to a wider audience. For some
that’s about learning the basics, from grammar all the way through to
narrative structure, for others, it’s more a question of getting into the swing
and fi nding your voice. And make no mistake, the sooner you start, the
sooner you can take off those training wheels.
Here at Writing Magazine, we always do our utmost to encourage
writers of all abilities and ages but we wanted to help you bring on the
next generation of talent this month, with Bright Young Things (p28).
Maybe you have a child or grandchild who would enjoy a push in the write
direction? But don’t let it stop there. All of our writing exercises and ideas
every month could help writers young and old (and it works just as well
for older readers to try those aimed at the young ones). So whatever your
age and experience, cast about, try something different – don’t be shy or
embarrassed. It’s all for your eyes only unless you want to share.
And hopefully, we can help a creative spark or two grow into a burning
passion. So don’t wait for me... get writing!Jonathan Telfer
EditorCelia Jenkins is a
freelance travel writer
and ghostwriter of
children’s books. She
grew up on the island of
Guernsey and spent over
fi ve years living in China
and Japan. She has won
several awards for her
short stories and poetry,
particularly haiku. Follow
her on Twitter at
@CeliaJWriterEsther Chilton is a freelance
editor, tutor and writer who lives
in Newbury, Berkshire. She has
had hundreds of articles and
short stories published in all sorts
of magazines and newspapers.
Esther is a tutor for Writers Bureau
and helps other writers through
her editing, proofreading and
advice service. Her blog is full of
writing tips and news for writers:
https://esthernewtonblog.
wordpress.comAnnie Percik lives in London
with her husband, Dave, where
she works as a University
Complaints Offi cer. She writes
a blog about writing (www.
alobear.co.uk) and also
publishes a photo-story blog,
recording the adventures of her
teddy bear (https://aloysius-
bear.dreamwidth.org/). He is
much more popular online than
she is. She likes to run away
from zombies in her spare time.CELIA JENKINS
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