Novel writing essentials

How an online writing course helped Keziah Frost write her first book

Faber Academy alumna Keziah Frost explains how the Writing a Novel online course helped her write her first book.

Submission success: how I found an agent for my novel

Kate High explains how she found success with an agent.

Lessons learned from attending a writers’ festival

Stephanie Rouse talks about the Winchester Writers’ Festival and how to approach agents.

Write Advice: Nicci Cloke talks about writing and editing

Novelist Nicci Cloke talks about her editing regime and the importance of women in the industry.

Write Advice: editor Diane Johnstone takes questions on editing and agents

Diane Johnstone talks about agents, literary consultants and how to know when a piece is ‘finished’.

Write Advice: PR expert Becky Fincham talks about events and marketing

PR expert Becky Fincham talks about author events, book launches and how to market yourself online.

Write Advice: Rebecca Thornton on going from hobbyist to published author

Our Faber Alumni speak with author Rebecca Thornton.

From hobby writer to published author

Katherine Debona went from hobby writer to published author.

How to structure your novel

Liz Melnyczuk shares her thoughts on story structure.

Write Advice: Rupert Wallis on how to recognise a good story

Rupert Wallis explains his writing routine and how to recognise a good story.

How to do business at a book fair as a writer

Tom Bromley shares his tips on how to get the most out of the London Book Fair.

Write Advice: Rupert Wallis on point of view, structure and self-publishing

Rupert Wallis talks about point of view, structure and whether to self-publish.