Mapping the Labyrinth: A No-Mucking-About Beginner’s Guide to Starting Out as a Writer

“Welcome to your new home! It comes with a south-facing oubliette, goblin infestation, and no possible means of escape.” (image © TriStar Pictures)

I’m often questioned by younger writers looking to begin their journey. The field of writing - especially commercial writing - is as glamorous as it is treacherous. There’s a wealth of information out there, but you need to separate the truth from the clickbait. In an attempt to be more prepared next time someone asks me, and to save me from forgettin...