If you've ever dreamed of writing the next great novel or devastating piece of poetry but don't quite know where to start, this week's expert is for you.
Today's we speak to writer and editor Ashleigh Young about creative writing.
Ashleigh has mostly worked as a poet and essayist as well as an editor and creative writing teacher.
In 2017 her second book 'Can You Tolerate This?' won her the Windham-Campbell Prize from Yale University along with a Royal Society Te Apārangi Award.
If you have any questions for Ashleigh text on 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.