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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.
Joanna Cannon – from online writing course to publishing deal
Author of The Problem with Goats and Sheep and Faber Academy alumna Joanna Cannon explores how an online course set her up for getting published.
Write Advice – author Ayisha Malik discusses editing and ghost writing
We speak to author Ayisha Malik about ghost writing Nadiya Hussain’s book, her editing process and how much she structures her novels.
Write Advice – author Clare Fisher discusses getting short fiction published
Novelist and short fiction author Clare Fisher speaks to our Faber Academy students about self-doubt, planning her work and getting short fiction published.
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.