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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 – 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.
Write Advice – author Eley Williams discusses sharing her work
Author Eley Williams talks to our students about how she shares her work with others, story structure and her editing process.
Write Advice – author Heidi Rice discusses writing and publishing romance
Bestselling romance author Heidi Rice speaks to our Writing Romance students about creating relationships, her writing routine and publishing overseas,
Write Advice – author and wild writer Natasha Carthew
Author and advocate of ‘wild writing’ Natasha Carthew joined us to talk about how she drafts her work, settings as characters and why she writes outside.
How to format your fiction for submission to agents and competitions
PWA’s Sarah Farley explains in detail how to format and submit your work to agents and competitions for the best chance at success.
How self-compassion keeps me writing
Faber Academy alumna Ann Roberts discovered the key to staying motivated with her writing is self-compassion, and how it can help anyone progress.
Jen S Wight – my unorthodox route to publication
Jen S Wight writes candidly about the problems that stood in her way, and how her determination led to the official release of her book Rattled.
Write Advice – Myriad Editions publishing director Candida Lacey
Our alumni spoke to the publishing director of Myriad Editions, Candida Lacey, about what she looks for in a debut writer, the benefits of using a small, independent publishing house and how to submit your work.
