This Writing Business
Published on 28. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-83574-239-6 (ISBN)
Description
This Writing Business is a captivating memoir detailing Susan Elkin's unexpected journey from secondary school English teacher to accomplished, wide-ranging journalist and author.
When she encountered a promotional glass ceiling in teaching, Susan ventured into writing, beginning with opinion pieces for national newspapers such as The Daily Telegraph and The Times. From there, she quickly expanded her repertoire to cover topics as varied as woodwork, vegetarian cookery, theatre, classical music, and even the English wine industry. Her writing career soon became so diverse and successful that she transitioned to part-time teaching before fully committing to her newfound path.
Over the years, Susan has authored 54 books, including English textbooks, study guides, and books on theatre, while contributing to a wide array of publications. With warmth, wit, and humility, This Writing Business recounts her inspiring transformation and reveals the joys and challenges of a life dedicated to the written word.
When she encountered a promotional glass ceiling in teaching, Susan ventured into writing, beginning with opinion pieces for national newspapers such as The Daily Telegraph and The Times. From there, she quickly expanded her repertoire to cover topics as varied as woodwork, vegetarian cookery, theatre, classical music, and even the English wine industry. Her writing career soon became so diverse and successful that she transitioned to part-time teaching before fully committing to her newfound path.
Over the years, Susan has authored 54 books, including English textbooks, study guides, and books on theatre, while contributing to a wide array of publications. With warmth, wit, and humility, This Writing Business recounts her inspiring transformation and reveals the joys and challenges of a life dedicated to the written word.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Kibworth
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 137 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
206 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83574-239-6 (9781835742396)
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Person
Susan Elkin is a successful and versatile journalist and author who was formerly an English teacher. She has written on a wide range of topics, from hedge trimming to education, and from theatre to vegetarian cuisine. The Alzheimer's Diaries, which details her late husband's illness (2022), and All Booked Up (2024), were both published by The Book Guild. This Writing Business is her 55th book. Susan now lives in South London, where she grew up.