Thoughts from our experts

What is Young Adult fiction?

Want to write YA fiction? We explore the key things you need to know when you’re writing for this diverse and discerning age-range.

Which fiction course is right for you?

With so many fiction courses to choose from, how do you know which one is your perfect match? Try our new quiz and find out.

Self-editing tips to conquer the last stage of your novel

Self-editing is vital to polishing up your manuscript and capturing the attention of agents and readers. Here’s how to get through that final stage and self-edit like a pro.

5 ways to make your YA fiction more compelling

How do you craft a young adult novel that resonates with young readers? Our resident YA expert is here to give you 5 essential tips to transform your writing.

How BookTok revolutionised the Romance genre

As BookTok books dominate the charts, we take a look at why and how BookTok has changed the publishing industry through the lens of Romance.

How to overcome Imposter Syndrome as a writer

Francesco Dimitri discusses imposter syndrome and offers a priceless solution to amateur and published writers alike.

How can we be more creative?

Feeling stuck, uninspired or unable to find the right words? We’ve all been there. But how do you beat it? Get reacquainted with your creativity on our newest course.

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.

10 top tips on how to ace NaNoWriMo

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

UK police and firearms: how to write gripping and credible drama

Police Advisor Graham Bartlett explains when UK police carry firearms and how to write credible crime fiction without losing an ounce of the drama.

Creative writing can help preserve our mental health

Introduction to Therapeutic and Reflective Writing tutor Anne Taylor explains how writing can preserve our wellbeing.

The story of Professional Writing Academy

Our founding directors Christina Bunce and Susannah Marriott explain how they started the Professional Writing Academy.