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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.

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.

Why certain manuscripts are taken on

Write Advice – editorial manager Anna Davidson discusses the book 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’.

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.

Jo Furniss on plotting a novel

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.

How writing romance has helped my crime fiction

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.

Sam Blake at Cork World Book Fest

Crime author Sam Blake at Cork World Book Fest

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.

Writers don't go to Glastonbury, they go to Winchester

Writers don’t go to Glastonbury, they go to Winchester

Faber Academy student Rebecca Ngakane attended 2019’s Winchester Writers’ Festival, and here she tells us why every other writer should do the same.

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.

Eley Williams on sharing stories live

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.