Author Paul McVeigh talks to our Faber Academy alumni about that all-important opening to a story, creating dark characters and the differences between UK and US literary markets.
Bestselling author Jo Furniss speaks to our students about how she plots her work, finding an agent and the difficult task of cutting thousands of words.
Writing Romance alumna Sabine Marschner explains that although she writes crime fiction, understanding how to craft romantic relationships has helped her overcome hurdles in her process.
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.
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.