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A revised edition of the publisher's inaugural publication in 1990, which won the Pandora Award from Women-in-Publishing. Inspirational in its original format, this new edition features poems, stories, essays and interviews with 30 + women writers, both emerging authors and luminaries of contemporary literature such as:-Choices: The Writing of Possessionby A.S. Byatt-Becoming a Writerby Saskia Calliste-Jenny- a song by April de Angelis- Interview with Kit de Waal-Anne Hathawayby Carol Ann Duffy-Let the World Burn through youby Sian Evans-Early Women Writersby Philippa Gregory-The Creative Processby Mary Hamer-The Writing Lifeby Jackie Kay-Screen Diversityby Shuchi Kothari-Writing Playsby Bryony Lavery-The Novelist as Wandererby Annee Lawrence- Interview with Roseanne Liang-Mei Kwei, I love youby Suchen Christine Lim-The Badminton Courtby Jaki McCarrick- Interview with Laura Miles-The Motherloadby Raman Mundair-The Feminist Libraryby Magda Oldziejewska-Fortune Favours The Brave by Kaite O'Reilly- Interview with Jacqueline Pepall-The Art of Translationby Gabi Reigh- Conditions of Amefricanity-Djamila Ribeiro-Inspiration: Where does it comefrom?by Fiona Rintoul- Interview with Jasvinder Sanghera-A Room of One's Own or Not?by Anne Sebba-Being a Feminist Writerby Kalista Sy-Mslexiaby Debbie Taylor-My Mother, Reading a Novelby Madeleine Thien- Interview with Clare Tomalin-Fortuneby Ida Vitale, transl. Tanya Huntington- Interview with Sarah Waters-Virginia Woolf100 years onby Emma WoolfIncludes the original writing workshops plus illustrations from contemporary and vintage illustrators. Guest editor Ann Sandham has compiled the new collection.Reviews:The Women Writers Handbook is a superb, powerful collection of writings from 30 women that are considered to be the emerging authors and luminaries of contemporary fiction, from Carol Ann Duffy to Kit De Waal. With its short chapters, background to who the author is and with 20% of all profits going towards the campaign for a full-sized statue of Virginia Woolf, the first in the UK, it is absolutely a book to buy, read and help to highlight the creativities of women, as well as inspiring other women to believe that they can also do it too. Not only is every piece of work that is included different, well written and informative but the way that the whole book is laid out with inspiring quotes but also beautiful illustrations from women. I loved the activities that can be found at the end of the book, writing workshop activities that could be used within a group in order to breakdown boundaries, to help overcome the fears and misgivings of individuals who would like to become writers, as well as activities to help create depth in characters. I think this inclusion of interactivity, as well as giving a feminist spin on fairy tales is a cleverly unique concept. ...its absolutely one to pick up and for a worthy cause too. --thereadingclosetKnowledgeably compiled and deftly edited, 'The Women Writers Handbook'; by Ann Sandham (Commissioning Editor for Ladybird Children's Books at Penguin Random House) also features an informative Foreword by Cheryl Robson (the Aurora Metro Books publisher). Of special note is the inclusion of a instruction article on how to operate a writing workshop, a five page Resource Directory (compiled by Saskia Calliste), and a fun one-page Quiz. Informative, thought-provoking, inspiring, 'The Women Writers Handbook'; is an extraordinary, unique, and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in both organization and presentation. Certain to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library Writing/Publishing collections in general, 'The Women Writers Handbook'; is unreservedly recommended for Women's Fiction, Literature, and Writing supplemental curriculum reading lists in particular. --Midwest Book ReviewAs a young woman both studying literature and harbouring dreams of becoming a writer myself, it seems to me that the world of writers is a great looming circle of male literary greats. Dickens, Wilde, Shakespeare, Scott, Browning the list of the most respected literary figures seems both to be endless and decidedly full of men. The whole industry seems overwhelmingly male with merely a few select women being let into this strange world governed by men. Although I have felt very welcomed and my voice heard in my studies and critique of literature, there seems to be precious few ways for me to become a meaningful contributor to the discipline. That is why it is so important that a book like this exists, giving guidance like this, telling stories like these, and using women's voices to do so. Sandham offers a helping hand to all aspiring female writers to aid them in navigating their ventures into the literary world. The Handbook offers a space to women from all backgrounds to share their stories in my favourite segment: Women's Voices. One story that stood out to me most was told by Magda Oldziejewska in The Feminist Library. Oldziejewska recounts her experience of discovering the Feminist Library; an archive in London which exists to preserve the lives, works and memories of many women. I especially liked this piece as it shows that there does in fact exist a space for women to feel not only safe and welcomed, but actively valued in the literary world. A space where we can learn about the forgotten women who came before us and ensure that the great female powers of our time do not slip into the void of lost female writers. The importance of creating access points to the literary world for women is monumental and Sandham has so beautifully created another in her making of this Handbook. The later segments of the Handbook (Writing Workshops and Workshop Sessions) give an incredible level of insight into the more finnicky aspects of serious writing with guides on Developing Complex Characters to Self-censorship. The frank discussion provided throughout the workshop segments is an indispensable tool for any budding author looking to get real and seriously improve the quality of their writing. I would recommend The Women Writers' Handbook not only to women with explicit intentions to embark on their literary careers who need some support, but to anyone who seeks to better understand both the struggles and triumphs of women in the world of literature.--portobellobookblogWhat a fabulous source book - full of inspirational essays, short stories, poems and interviews with some top female writers - about the writing process, feminism and the experience of female authors, designed to get the juices flowing for any woman who has the hankering to write.If this was not enough to make you want to grab your note book and pen and embark on a writing project, then there are also writing exercises designed to stimulate the creative impulses and a directory of resources to help you on your way!And... quotes from some of the top women writers, both contemporary, and from history, are spread liberally throughout the publication, as encouragement.If I have not already persuaded you that you need a copy of this book to hand on the writing desk you are now surely going to purchase (should you not have one already), perhaps it will help if you know that 20% of the profits from the sale of this book will go towards the Virginia Woolf statue campaign!--Sue, Vine VoiceThrilled to get my hands on a copy of this updated version of The Women Writers' Handbook, released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aurora Metro books. Edited by Ann Sandham, a fabulous collection of poems, stories and interviews from a diverse group of internationally acclaimed women. Also included are the workshops from the original edition of this anthology and there is a newly updated resources list. As well as being a good read with lovely black and white drawings dotted throughout, it's a really useful book - one I know I will return to time and time again. In addition, 20% of each sale is being donated to the Virginia Woolf statue campaign to go towards funding a statue of the esteemed British writer - the author of pioneering essays on women's writing and the politics of power, so this is very apt.--Daisy HollandsIn aid of theVirginia Woolf Statue campaign at: www.aurorametro.org/virgini-woolf-statue

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Ann Sandham
Ann has edited The Women Writers’ Handbook 2020 for Aurora Metro as a guest editor. In her day job, she is a Commissioning Editor for Ladybird Children’s Books at Penguin Random House. Previously, she worked at Cambridge University Press commissioning and editing educational textbooks and examinations.
This special 30th anniversary edition was published in the UK in 2020 by AURORA METRO BOOKS 67 Grove Avenue, Twickenham, TW1 4HX www.aurorametro.com info@aurorametro.com
The Women Writers’ Handbook 2020 copyright © 2020 Aurora Metro Publications Ltd. Cover design copyright © 2020 Aurora Metro Publications Ltd.
Editors: Ann Sandham, Christian Muller and Cheryl Robson
With thanks to: Marina Tuffier, Sumedha Mane, Bella Taylor, Z.A. Raghdo, Ferroccio Viridiani
The copyright in the individual literary and artistic works in this volume remains with the originators of those works, with the exception of any works which are currently designated as being in the public domain.
All the images in this volume are reprinted with permission of the artist, or else they are considered to be Open Source or in the public domain. Every effort has been made to ascertain and acknowledge copyright status, but should there have been any oversight on our part, we will endeavour to fix this. If you believe we have made a mistake, please let us know: editor@aurorametro.com
Choices: The Writing of Possession Copyright © A.S. Byatt 1994; Anne Hathaway by Carol Ann Duffy. Reproduced with permission of the Licensor through PLSclear; Early Women Writers copyright © Philippa Gregory 2020; The Writing Life copyright © Jackie Kay 2020; My Mother Reading a Novel copyright © 2020, Madeleine Thien; Interview with Sarah Waters copyright © Sarah Waters 2020
Artwork: p. 13 The Brooch: Eva Mudocci Edvard Munch, Art Institute of Chicago; p.32 © 2020 Clare Brienza illustrationsbyclare.com ; p. 97 © 2020 Colleen ODell pixabay.com/fi/users/starglade-768093 /; p. 127 © 2020 Selina Tusitala Marsh tusitala.nz /; p. 198 © 2020 Susannah Felstead susannah-f.co.uk /
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ISBNs: (print version) 978-1-912430-33-8
(ebook version) 978-1-912430-34-5
THE WOMEN WRITERS’ HANDBOOK

ed. Ann Sandham
Contents
Foreword by Cheryl Robson
Women’s Voices
- Choices: The Writing of Possession by A.S. Byatt
- Becoming a Writer by Saskia Calliste
- Jenny – a song by April De Angelis
- Interview with Kit de Waal
- Anne Hathaway by Carol Ann Duffy
- Let the World Burn through you by Sian Evans
- Early Women Writers by Philippa Gregory
- The Creative Process by Mary Hamer
- The Writing Life by Jackie Kay
- Screen Diversity by Shuchi Kothari
- Writing Plays by Bryony Lavery
- The Novelist as Wanderer by Annee Lawrence
- Interview with Roseanne Liang
- Mei Kwei, I love you by Suchen Christine Lim
- The Badminton Court by Jaki McCarrick
- Interview with Laura Miles
- The Motherload by Raman Mundair
- The Feminist Library by Magda Oldziejewska
- Fortune Favours The Brave ... by Kaite O’Reilly
- Interview with Jacqueline Pepall
- The Art of Translation by Gabi Reigh
- Conditions of Amefricanity by Djamila Ribeiro
- Inspiration: Where does it come from? by Fiona Rintoul
- Interview with Jasvinder Sanghera
- A Room of One’s Own ...or Not? by Anne Sebba
- Being a Feminist Writer by Kalista Sy
- Mslexia by Debbie Taylor
- My Mother, Reading a Novel by Madeleine Thien
- Interview with Claire Tomalin
- Fortune by Ida Vitale, transl. Tanya Huntington
- Interview with Sarah Waters
- Virginia Woolf...100 years on by Emma Woolf
Writing Workshops
- How to run one
Workshop sessions:
- Self-Assessment
- Becoming a Writer
- A Room of One’s own
- Developing Complex Characters
- Clichés, Lies and Exaggerations
- Mothers/Fathers
- Fear of Failure
- Self-censorship
- Subverting Fairytales
- Conflict/Violence
- Voice
- The Personal and the Political
- Resolutions
Resource Directory compiled by Saskia Calliste
Quiz
“A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.”
– Virginia Woolf
FOREWORD
Cheryl Robson
This book has been published to celebrate Aurora Metro’s 30th anniversary as an indie publisher. In compiling this book, we reached out beyond our local network to women writers of all kinds in the UK and beyond. The resulting collection is full of moving and insightful stories, essays, poems and interviews.
In addition, we have included the writing workshops from the original edition of the book and updated the handy resource directory. There is really something for everyone in this volume.
Indie Publishing
Little did I know when I began a small literary project in 1989, to publish women’s writing gathered from a series of creative writing workshops, that it would lead to the development of an independent publishing company with a diverse list of over 200 authors from around the world.
Motivated by a desire to share the wonderful material collected from the many workshops led by myself and co-tutor Janet Beck at the Drill Hall Arts Centre in Central London, we embarked on the exciting journey to publish a book.
Desktop publishing was in its infancy, and it was this access to new technology, much like the opportunities that digital technology has given to self-publishers today, which allowed us to publish a book by typing all the text on to a floppy disk and passing it to our local printers. Virago was in its heyday, led by fellow Aussie Carmen Callil, and so there was a prosperous trail to follow. Carole Spedding at Feminist Book Fortnight and Ros de Lanerolle at the Women’s Press offered us some mentoring and once we were apprized of an ISBN number we were all set to go.
The original Women Writers’ Handbook was launched in 1990, garnering some nice reviews and promoting the work of its many contributors, mainly to friends and family. Women in Publishing were so impressed by our chutzpah in setting up our own small press that they awarded us the Pandora Prize, which came in the form of a beautiful antique writing console, held for a year, before being passed on to the next winner, who happened to be Ros de Lanerolle.
Encouraged by this warm reception, we went on to publish a collection of contemporary plays by women, which won the Raymond Williams Publishing Prize from the Arts Council and led us (naively) to believe that running a small press might actually be a viable option. In the spirit of equality, we opened the press to publishing writing by men too. As one of the draws of publishing is that you hope to have some influence on the wider society and cultural change, our publications included many pioneering books such as The Arab-Israeli Cookbook by Robin Soans which was the first book to give cultural equity to Arabs and Jews in one volume (awarded a Special Jury Prize for Peace by Gourmand World Cookbooks) and Silent Women: Pioneers of Cinema co-eds Melody Bridges and myself (voted Best Book on Silent Film in 2016).
The ability to collaborate with others is important and from the outset our publishing programme has been both diverse and international. Recently, e-books and social media have helped to grow our network of contributors and customers. However, the experience we have gained of international distribution, cash flow, budgets, rights and permissions has been hard won. Thirty years on, we are thrilled to include the work of so many wonderful authors and illustrators in this handbook, and we hope that this new edition will entertain and even inspire you.
Feminist ups and downs
There are many feminisms today but the guiding principle is that all human beings have equal rights and opportunities. Acknowledging the debt we owe to early feminists, we have published several suffrage plays in Votes for Women and other Plays ed. Susan Croft, and to mark the centenary of women gaining the right to vote, we launched The Original Suffrage Cookbook, ed. L.O. Kleber, a revised edition of a 1915 suffrage cookbook originally published in the US. Leading feminist voices from the 60s and 70s are featured in our list too, with Germaine Greer’s adaptation of Lysistrata, Dacia Maraini’s historical play Veronica Franco, Courtesan and Poet and Nawal El Saadawi’s play Twelve Women in a Cell.
In the 90s, we ran the risk of prosecution when we staged readings and published work by LGBT writers, at the time of Thatcher’s controversial Clause 28. Under the spurious notion of advancing “quality” in the arts, funding in London for grassroots creatives almost dried up. The debate at the time centred on diversity and intersectionality and we were proud to publish a ground-breaking anthology, titled Six Plays by Black and Asian Women Writers ed. Kadija George. The collection included essays by Bernardine Evaristo and Dierdre Osborne among others and plays by Rukhsana Ahmad, Maya Chowdhry, Trish Cooke, Winsome Pinnock, Meera Syal and Zindika.
Despite having a woman prime minister, feminism in the UK suffered a backlash. A new kind of modern woman – the “ladette”– became cool. Later, the Spice Girls were able to re-brand feminism under a girl-power banner and monetize their ve