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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.
Hold Your Tongue author Deborah Masson – from Faber Academy to securing a book deal
Faber Academy alumnus and author of Hold Your Tongue Deborah Masson shares her journey from taking our Writing a Novel course to getting published.
Write Advice – author Paul McVeigh explains how to begin a novel
Author Paul McVeigh talks to our Faber Academy alumni about that all-important opening to a story, creating dark characters and the differences between UK and US literary markets.
Write Advice – author Susmita Bhattacharya discusses finding inspiration
In this interview, we speak to author Susmita Bhattacharya about her writing process, finding inspiration and travelling the world on oil tankers.
Write Advice – editorial manager Anna Davidson discusses the publishing process
Our Faber Academy alumni speak to Head of Editorial Management at Faber & Faber Anna Davidson about the path to publication and why certain manuscripts are taken on.
Write Advice – YA author Rupert Wallis’ top tips for teenage writers
Creative Writing for Teenagers tutor Rupert Wallis speaks to our Summer School students about writing routines and how to pursue ‘being a writer’.
Write Advice – Awais Khan discusses creating opportunities for writers in Pakistan
Author and The Writing Institute founder Awais Khan talks with our Faber Academy alumni about how he is providing an outlet for writers in Pakistan.
Write Advice – literary agent Susan Yearwood
Literary agent Susan Yearwood talks to Faber Academy alumni about what kind of deal authors can expect and the three things her successful authors have in common.
Write Advice – author Jo Furniss on plotting a novel
Bestselling author Jo Furniss speaks to our students about how she plots her work, finding an agent and the difficult task of cutting thousands of words.
Romance isn’t just for romantics
Writing Romance alumna Sabine Marschner explains that although she writes crime fiction, understanding how to craft romantic relationships has helped her overcome hurdles in her process.
Cork World Book Fest interview – crime author Sam Blake
We attended 2019’s Cork World Book Fest and spoke to author Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin (who writes as Sam Blake) about what not to do when pitching to agents.