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Disability representation in the publishing industry
Author and course alumna Penny Batchelor explores disability representation and action in the publishing industry and shares her thoughts on 2022.
How we designed a crime scene investigation course for writers
Police Advisor Graham Bartlett details his experiences designing our unique online course where writers race to ‘solve a murder’.
Busting the myths: conventional publishing versus self-publishing
Publishing director Helen Hart offers insight into conventional publishing and how you might benefit from retaining more control in a hybrid, professional self-publishing process.
Faye Brann’s three tips to writing a funny book
Comedy Women in Print winner Faye Brann explains how her experiences in improv comedy gave her the confidence to pen her first novel.
Michael Lynes on independently publishing his debut novel
Michael Lynes shares his experiences of publishing his first novel Blood Libel and learning how to promote himself online and find his readership.
UK police and firearms: how to write gripping and credible drama
Police Advisor Graham Bartlett explains when UK police carry firearms and how to write credible crime fiction without losing an ounce of the drama.
Penny Batchelor on getting published during a pandemic
From Zoom book launches to online lit festivals – alumna Penny Batchelor tells us about her debut novel My Perfect Sister and her journey to publication in 2020.
Why OSINT is an essential tool for writers
Adam LeBor explains how you can revolutionise your online writing research and security by understanding Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
Creative writing can help preserve our mental health in the age of Coronavirus
Introduction to Therapeutic and Reflective Writing tutor Anne Taylor explains how writing can preserve our wellbeing.
Overcoming imposter syndrome to become a bestselling author
Author AJ Campbell reveals how an online writing community gave her the confidence to write debut novel Leave Well Alone, which became an Amazon bestseller in 2020.