We feature some of the very best writing from inside the Shed, here on our front page. These are pieces that have earned wide approval and have been workshopped within 'The Lab', part of the Book Shed Forum.
Harry Bingham's debut novel, The Money Makers, hit the Sunday Times bestseller list. Since then he's written four more for Harper Collins and is Editorial Director of the Writers' Workshop. As well as being Britain’s largest writers’ services company, the Writers' Workshop organises the York Festival of Writing.
Harry told the BookShed about his path to publication, the Writer's Workshop and the upcoming Festival of Writing.
The Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA) has created a new set of awards to mark its 50th anniversary, with supporting retail and marketing campaigns.
Reports suggest a rescue deal is in place for Kirkus Reviews as Herbert Simon - the owner of the Indiana Pacers and "chairman emeritus" of the Simon Property Group –has stepped in as a buyer.
A UK initiative aims to encourage over 60s to start writing. Bookbite launches on 8 February with the distribution of more than 100,000 magazines throughout England and the unveiling of a dedicated website.