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Keep up to date with our latest news, discounts, competitions and events, and find out more about the world of writing in our exclusive interviews with authors, agents, publishers, editors, business and screenwriters.
The importance of editing your novel the professional way
Helen Corner-Bryant and Kathryn Price from literary consultancy Cornerstones explain why writers need to learn to edit.
Why literary festivals are the perfect place for writers
Charlotte Sabin explores what makes literary festivals so useful for writers, and who we can expect to see at ChipLitFest this year.
PWA long reads – Interview with BBC Executive Comedy Producer Simon Nicholls
Katherine Press met up with BBC Studios Executive Producer for Comedy Simon Nicholls in an exclusive interview.
Write Advice – game designer Caroline Marchal
Story for Video Games course director Caroline Marchal talks to our students about how she got started in the industry, freelancing and recent changes in this ever-evolving industry.
Shortlist secrets – what award readers really look for
Caroline Ambrose, founder of The Bath Novel Award, tells us what award readers really enjoy to see in submissions.
Write Advice: script editor Caroline Young discusses giving writers notes
Script editor Caroline Young answers questions from students, and explores how to deal with writers who find it tricky to take notes.
Now’s the time to start writing your short story
With an increasing number of outlets for short fiction, there’s never been a better time to learn the craft.
10 top tips for crime writers
Mo Harber-Lamond’s outlines his top ten tips to help you turn your crime fiction ideas into a compelling mystery.
Attending a crime writing festival could kick-start your career
Mo Harber-Lamond runs down his top 5 crime writing festivals, and why it might be a good idea to attend.
Romance fiction isn’t a naughty secret to anyone but the British media
Heidi Rice responds to The Economist’s view that romantic fiction is ‘book-publishing’s naughty secret’.
My journey into short fiction
We love hearing from our students, and recently graduated Writing Short Fiction student Ian Dodsworth was keen to let us know about his experience. Read on to find out more about his journey.
