With inspirational quotes and reading recommendations from top authors, a comprehensive directory of literary resources and room for lots (and lots) of writerly scribbles, the 2014 Diary is all about your creative journey. Whatever your starting point, the Mslexia Diary provides a motivational map to guide you through the year ahead. Still only £12.99 if you subscribe to Mslexia. 

The sturdy user-friendly format has a rigid plastic outer cover, wiro binding, ribbon bookmark and stout elastic to keep extra papers secure. Measuring 14cm x 18cm, it’s the essential toolkit for the creative woman on the move. Visit www.mslexia.co.uk/diary or call 0191 204 8860 for more information – including special offers and gift bundles for Christmas.

•  editing symbols and manuscript layout guide

•  need-to-know directory of writers’ resources

•  weekly inspiration and reading recommendations from top authors

•  key dates in the literary year

•  chart for tracking your submissions 

•  section for recording books lent and borrowed

•  week-to-view diary pages

•  lots (and lots) of blank pages for your own notes