HeyJaredJ. P. Holme
Jessica is an author and Creative Writing master’s student who shares her learning, progress, and interviews with fellow writers.
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Seven Drafts and a dead witch (opens the original)
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Hello Dear Reader,So, I’m about to share something most writers would rather keep firmly hidden from public view… The first draft.More specifically, I’m sharing the ending of the first draft of my short story, The Murder of Alice Croft, alongside the ending from the final version.Most authors live in horror at the thought of anyone seeing their first dr… Read more
Lessons I’ve Learnt from a Multi-Genre Writer: A Conversation with Ruth Loten (opens the original)
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One of my favourite things about these conversations is discovering that no two writers build their careers in quite the same way.This month I’m delighted to welcome Ruth Loten, whose work spans historical fiction, fantasy, children’s literature, short stories, poetry, and, more recently, cosy crime and romance. What struck me most was Ruth’s curiosity. Whether she’s researching medieval Wales, walking with her dog to solve a plot problem, or discovering a new genre to explore, she’s constantly
A Little Reintroduction (opens the original)
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Hello Dear Reader,There seem to be a few new faces around here lately, so I thought this might be a good time to reintroduce myself and tell you about a small change I’m making to this Substack.My name is Jessica Holme, although I write fiction under the pen name J. P. Holme. I’m a crime fiction writer, a member of the Crime Writers’ Association and currently studying for a Master’s in Creative Writing.This Substack began as somewhere to document that journey and to build my confidence at puttin
Lessons I’ve Learnt from an Essay Writer: A Conversation with Kate Jones (opens the original)
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One of the joys of this series is discovering that every writer arrives at the page differently.Some begin with novels, others with poetry, journalism or songs. This month, I’m delighted to welcome essay writer Kate Jones, whose thoughtful reflections on women’s writing and literary history have found a home on her Substack, A Narrative of Their Own.Although our genres are different, I was struck by how many of Kate’s lessons resonate with writers of every kind: trusting the process, finding you
Literary London (opens the original)
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Dear Reader,For someone who has never been one for timetables or organising group outings, I’ve somehow found myself planning not one, but two literary days out in London. (My closest friends have nearly fainted on both occasions.)<source type="image/webp"
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