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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.
Author Caroline Smailes discusses when to send to agents
Author Caroline Smailes discusses how to tell when your novel is ready to send to agents, dealing with the publishing industry and writing interactive fiction.
Author Susmita Bhattacharya discusses writing short fiction
Author and PWA tutor Susmita Bhattacharya explores why she enjoys short fiction, the link between writing and politics and who should beta-read your work.
Author Deborah Masson explains when to submit to agents
Author and Faber Academy alumna Deborah Masson explores when to submit to agents, dealing with feedback on your work and whether to plan your novel.
How a weekend course set me up to become Mslexia’s short fiction runner-up – Kristen Loesch
Short Story in a Weekend alumna and Mslexia Short Story Competition runner-up Kristen Loesch discusses how taking the course opened her eyes to the power of short fiction, and how what began as some respite from her novel became a prize-shortlisted and published story.
Write Advice – police advisor Graham Bartlett explores police procedure in fiction
Police advisor to authors Graham Bartlett explores why it’s essential to get your police procedure right in your fiction, and how to nail it down.
Write Advice – police advisor Graham Bartlett explains good crime research
We speak to writer and police advisor to authors Graham Bartlett about how to make the most of your crime research so that your fiction could stand up in court.
Should you plan your novel? What our authors say
We’ve spoken to some of our favourite authors about if they plan their novels, and what advice they have for writers starting out.
Write Advice – author Ayisha Malik explains characterisation and getting published
Author Ayisha Malik explains how she creates engaging characters, the process of getting published and gives tips to budding authors.
Crime Writing: making it real – who cares?
Retired police officer and author advisor Graham Bartlett explores why you should bother getting your facts right when writing crime fiction.
Crime Writing: making it real – the faint whiff of policing
Retired police officer turned crime advisor to authors Graham Bartlett explains how important it is to include the senses in crime fiction.