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How 'Creativity for Writers' sparked a new novel

How ‘Creativity for Writers’ sparked a new novel

Following the first-ever run of our new course ‘Creativity For Writers’ Roz Watkins reveals how the online course sparked a new novel.

How to have confidence when marketing your book

SilverWood Books’ Debra Penrice explores the tools to help you market your book. However, before picking your strategy, she explains why confidence must come first.

How do you write a funny book?

Faye Brann explains how to write a funny book

Comedy Women in Print winner Faye Brann explains how her experiences in improv comedy gave her the confidence to pen her first novel.

10 top tips on how to ace NaNoWriMo

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

How to revolutionise your online research.

Why OSINT is an essential tool for writers

Adam LeBor explains how you can revolutionise your online writing research and security by understanding Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).

On overcoming imposter syndrome.

Overcoming imposter syndrome to become a bestselling author

Author AJ Campbell reveals how an online writing community gave her the confidence to write debut novel Leave Well Alone, which became an Amazon bestseller in 2020.

Should you plan your novel?

Should you plan a novel? What our authors say

We’ve spoken to some of our favourite authors about if they plan their novels, and what advice they have for writers starting out.

What would you tell your pre-published self?

Write Advice – author Ayisha Malik on characters and plotting

Author Ayisha Malik explains how she creates engaging characters, the process of getting published and gives tips to budding authors.

London Book Fair 2020

Why should I go to London Book Fair 2020?

London Book Fair is the biggest annual event in the UK publishing trade diary. PWA’s Mo Harber-Lamond explores why you should get yourself a ticket.

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.

Hold Your Tongue author Deborah Masson

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.