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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.
Write Advice – YA author Rupert Wallis’ top tips for teenage writers
Creative Writing for Teenagers tutor Rupert Wallis speaks to our Summer School students about writing routines and how to pursue ‘being a writer’.
Write Advice – Awais Khan discusses creating opportunities for writers in Pakistan
Author and The Writing Institute founder Awais Khan talks with our Faber Academy alumni about how he is providing an outlet for writers in Pakistan.
Protected: Write Advice – editorial manager Anna Davidson discusses the commissioning process
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Write Advice – literary agent Susan Yearwood
Literary agent Susan Yearwood talks to Faber Academy alumni about what kind of deal authors can expect and the three things her successful authors have in common.
Write Advice – author Jo Furniss on plotting a novel
Bestselling author Jo Furniss speaks to our students about how she plots her work, finding an agent and the difficult task of cutting thousands of words.
Romance isn’t just for romantics
Writing Romance alumna Sabine Marschner explains that although she writes crime fiction, understanding how to craft romantic relationships has helped her overcome hurdles in her process.
Cork World Book Fest interview – crime author Sam Blake
We attended 2019’s Cork World Book Fest and spoke to author Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin (who writes as Sam Blake) about what not to do when pitching to agents.
Writers don’t go to Glastonbury, they go to Winchester
Faber Academy student Rebecca Ngakane attended 2019’s Winchester Writers’ Festival, and here she tells us why every other writer should do the same.
Write Advice – PR Director Alison Barrow on finding the right book deal
PR Director Alison Barrow speaks with our Faber Academy alumni about launching books, finding a good book deal and the importance of social media.
Write Advice – author Eley Williams discusses finding inspiration
In her second session with our students, Eley Williams discusses ways around writer’s block, people she goes to for feedback and when to submit your novel to agents.
