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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.
NaNoWriMo tips – should you be planning your story?
We asked authors Sarah Hilary, Heidi Rice, Irenosen Okojie and Paul Kingsnorth about their attitudes towards plotting and planning their work.
Should I self-publish my novel?
For writers first dipping their toes into the world of publication, there’s often one big question that’s asked before anything else: should I self-publish my novel? Author Lee Weatherly explores the pros and cons of self-publishing.
Less is more – how to write a romance short story or novella
Bestselling romance author Heidi Rice explores her experience with short stories and how they can be useful to romantic fiction writers.
Poetry can change your life – William Sieghart
PWA course director Victoria Field interviews William Sieghart about his poetry prescriptions and the ability of poetry to renew the human spirit.
Jo Furniss – how an online writing course changed my novel
Tom Bromley caught up with former Writing Crime Fiction student Jo Furniss to find out more about her approach to writing, and how the online writing course helped her discover the character who became central to her new novel.
How to develop engaging fictional characters
Author and PWA tutor Tom Bromley explores the creation of engaging characters, discussing how to create unique voices and whether they have to be likeable.
Writing crime fiction: tips from Sam Blake
Writing.ie founder and crime fiction author Sam Blake offers advice on research, pace and how to escape plot corners you’ve written yourself into.
Bath Novel Award founder Caroline Ambrose explains what makes a successful entry
Caroline Ambrose spoke to our Faber Academy alumni about the award selection process, what kind of writing does well and problems to look out for when writing your novel.
Julia Crouch and Heidi Rice – how can NaNoWriMo help write a novel?
Authors Heidi Rice and Julia Crouch and share what they learnt from NaNoWriMo, how it improved their writing and some tips for those looking to take part.
How to deal with THE FEAR that causes writer’s block
The paralysing fear that is a major part of writer’s block is common any point in the creative writing process. Face it head on and you can get past it to finish your novel according to experienced author and writing tutor Lee Weatherly.
