London Writers' Salon·PinnedNo one wants to follow the journey of a perfect person.Takeaways from our interview with The Science of Storytelling author Will Storr. — Will Storr is an award-winning journalist and novelist who has received worldwide acclaim for his work in The Guardian, The New York Times and The New Yorker and for his books, Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It’s Doing to Us and The Science of Storytelling, amongst several…Writers On Writing3 min readWriters On Writing3 min read
Alicia O'Shell·PinnedWrite the thing you tried to forget.And other lessons from London Writers’ Salon’s interview with Rebecca Schiller. In 2017, author, journalist, writing coach, and women’s rights campaigner Rebecca Schiller moved to a rural smallholding in search of a simpler life. …Writers On Writing5 min readWriters On Writing5 min read
Alicia O'Shell·PinnedIf your reader was already on your side, what would you say next?Notes from London Writers’ Salon’s interview with Emma Reed Turrell. — After ten years working in business, Emma Reed Turrell pivoted her career to explore an earlier love: psychology. …Writers On Writing4 min readWriters On Writing4 min read
Lauren McMenemy·PinnedWe’re celebrating our patrons.Since lockdown hit the world and two Londoners decided to open a Zoom room for writers at 8am GMT every weekday, Writers Hour has become a global phenomenon. (If we do say so ourselves.) Now extending to 8am in four different time zones — and maybe more on the way…Writing Community2 min readWriting Community2 min read
Peppur Chambers·21 hours agoUp Close With: Tash DohertyMeet the wonderful writers and patrons behind LWS. — Tash Doherty is a writer who lets freedom ring. By removing the “shoulds”, “coulds” and “woulds” that many of us tether to our writing practice and our voices, Tash is leading the way to a liberated, creative authenticity. Follow below if you dare. Tash Doherty (she/her/they) Based in Mexico City…Writers On Medium4 min readWriters On Medium4 min read
Peppur Chambers·Mar 14, 2024Up Close With: Brian WintersMeet the wonderful writers and patrons behind LWS. — One gets the sense that Brian Winters is a peacemaker — he is not only looking for answers to society’s tough questions, but he is also wanting to uplift the good in humanity. All in the name of peace. In his gentle simplicity, we get an inkling of his complexity…Writers On Medium2 min readWriters On Medium2 min read
Peppur Chambers·Mar 7, 2024Up Close With: Davender GuptaMeet the wonderful writers and patrons behind LWS. — Davender Gupta is one of those creative souls who is incredibly captivating. Hailing from Canada, he seems to have an organized approach to life that is both calming and inspiring. Take a read and get to know one our long-standing LWS members. Davender Gupta Based in Montreal, Canada. Age: 61. …Writers On Medium3 min readWriters On Medium3 min read
Peppur Chambers·Feb 16, 2024Up Close With: Lydia Epp SchmidtMeet the wonderful writers and patrons behind LWS. — Calling the mountains of West Virginia home, writer Lydia Epp Schmidt calls upon nature, creativity and their words to make sense of the world. Lean in to learn why and open your heart to explore more with our LWS friend, Lyd. Lydia Epp Schmidt (they/them); friends call me Lyd. Based…Writers On Medium3 min readWriters On Medium3 min read
Peppur Chambers·Feb 9, 2024Up Close With: Kara Q. LewisMeet the wonderful writers and patrons behind LWS. — “I could’ve spent my life taking classes and reading books about writing, but actually writing and moving my pen across the page is what has helped me the most,” says Kara Q. Lewis. Oh! the power of these words. It’s this type of wisdom, this type of creative clarity that…Writers On Medium5 min readWriters On Medium5 min read
Peppur Chambers·Jan 25, 2024Up Close With: Martin LakeMeet the wonderful writers and patrons behind LWS. — Martin Lake seems to understand that the simple things in life are enough: nature, creativity, and above all else, l’amour. Take a moment and spend some time with this lovely soul. Martin Lake Based in France Age 69 Writes mainly historical fiction What are you working on right now? The…Writers On Medium2 min readWriters On Medium2 min read