Like a tide, it came and went, and only its impression on the landscape is evidence of its passing. So too the 3 Peaks Writing Challenge is over. Read about the event, its impact, and whether you might be up for the challenge next year.

With so many great entries in our writing competition, we had to find a way for fantastic writers of our competitions to continue their journey. Talent doesn't end on deadline day. So what did we come up with? Read on to discover the opportunities that occur when you follow your passion.

'Short stories have been my salvation. They have kept me going as an older writer trying to find his way. They are a life saver...' Read the literary origins of Eugene O'Toole, a journalist turned writer, and winner of the N2tS summer short story competition. Be inspired to hone your skills in short stories at any age because 'the body may be weary, but the book within it will not be.'