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Read stories from our experts and community, and find out more about the world of writing in our exclusive interviews with authors, agents, publishers, editors, and screenwriters.

Attending a crime writing festival could kick-start your career

Mo Harber-Lamond runs down his top 5 crime writing festivals, and why it might be a good idea to attend.

Romance fiction isn’t a naughty secret to anyone but the British media

Heidi Rice responds to The Economist’s view that romantic fiction is ‘book-publishing’s naughty secret’.

My journey into short fiction

We love hearing from our students, and recently graduated Writing Short Fiction student Ian Dodsworth was keen to let us know about his experience. Read on to find out more about his journey.

PWA long reads – Make 2018 the year you write your novel

Bestselling author Heidi Rice successfully completed NaNoWriMo in 2017. Here’s what she learnt from the process.

9 common questions debut writers ask Mary-Anne Harrington

Mary-Anne Harrington, publisher at Tinder Press, answers some of the common questions debut writers ask.

An interview with screenwriter Rob Williams

Actress and writer Katherine Press speaks to screenwriter Rob Williams about his journey into the industry, how to handle editor’s notes and High End TV.

Write Club: The Podcast – entertainment and support for writers

Faber Academy alumna Steph Rouse was worrying that after the completion of her course she’d be without a strong writing community – so she formed her own.

Novelist Julia Crouch’s top tips for crime writers

Author Julia Crouch outlines her top tips for crime writers.

Author Tim Relf’s top tips for crime writers

Author Tim Relf – who writes as T. R. Richmond – gives a rundown of his top tips for crime writers.

Mark Jervis’ top tips for short story writers

Writer and tutor Mark Jervis gives us his top tips for making the most of your short stories.

Write Advice: TV writer and story producer Ciarán Hayden

Screenwriting tutor Ciaran Hayden answers John Yorke Story, Story for Screen students’ questions on troublesome midsections, characters’ desires and how long to make a series.

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.