Journal

Notes from the research behind the books — Liverpool history, the dockers' strikes, Zimbabwe's untold stories, and the music that runs through it all.

How I Write as a Pantser: Why Research and Iteration Changes Everything

Trevor Davies August 26, 2026 No Comments

I write as a pantser. For years, that meant abandoned projects and a drawer full of unfinished first drafts[1]. The pantser writing process felt free, yes. Exciting, even. But it…

Culture Writing: Why Stepping Outside Your Own Story Makes You a Better Writer

Trevor Davies August 26, 2026 No Comments

Culture writing challenges you to step outside your own experience and, of course, that’s where the real growth happens. Writing characters and narratives from cultures different to your own pushes…

Writing Workshops in Merseyside: Why Every Writer Needs a Creative Community

Trevor Davies August 26, 2026 No Comments

Writing workshops transform the solitary craft into a shared journey of growth and creativity. Writers indeed spend countless hours alone with their words, but this isolation can breed loneliness and…

How to Write About Gukurahundi: A Sensitive Guide for Fiction Authors

Trevor Davies August 23, 2026 No Comments

Writing about Gukurahundi demands both courage and immense responsibility. I’m Trevor Davies, and I understand the weight you carry when approaching such painful history. The massacres in Matabeleland represent one…