On publishing

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 – 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

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.

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 – 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 – 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.

Heidi Rice discusses writing and publishing romance

Bestselling romance author Heidi Rice speaks to our Write a Romance Novel students about creating relationships, her writing routine and publishing overseas,

How to format your fiction

How to format your fiction for submission to agents and competitions

PWA’s Sarah Farley explains in detail how to format and submit your work to agents and competitions for the best chance at success.

My unorthodox route to publication

Jen S Wight – my unorthodox route to publication

Jen S Wight writes candidly about the problems that stood in her way, and how her determination led to the official release of her book Rattled.

Write Advice – Myriad Editions publishing director Candida Lacey

Our alumni spoke to the publishing director of Myriad Editions, Candida Lacey, about what she looks for in a debut writer, the benefits of using a small, independent publishing house and how to submit your work.

Should I self-publish my novel?

For writers first dipping their toes into the world of publication, there’s often one big question that’s asked before anything else: should I self-publish my novel? Author Lee Weatherly explores the pros and cons of self-publishing.

Shortlist secrets – what award readers really look for

Caroline Ambrose, founder of The Bath Novel Award, tells us what award readers really enjoy to see in submissions.