Writing toolkit

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).

Author Susmita Bhattacharya discusses short fiction writing

Author and PWA tutor Susmita Bhattacharya explores why she enjoys short fiction, the link between writing and politics and who should beta-read your work.

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.

Writing to a US style guide? Don’t make these 4 common mistakes

With the help of Lucy Cripps’ book Actually, the Comma Goes Here, Mo Harber-Lamond explores how to use a style guide and 4 common mistakes people make.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

Lee Weatherly explains character

Write Advice – author Lee Weatherly explains character

Author and PWA tutor Lee Weatherly speaks to our Getting Started: Beginners’ Fiction students about creating great characters and writing convincing dialogue.

Write Advice – author Lucy Caldwell explores research

Author Lucy Caldwell talks to our Faber Academy alumni about her research process and the difference between writing for the stage and the page.

NaNoWriMo — should you be planning your story?

We asked authors Sarah Hilary, Heidi Rice, Irenosen Okojie and Paul Kingsnorth about their attitudes towards plotting and planning their work.