Novel writing essentials

Tim Relf on how to beat writer's block

Author Tim Relf on how to beat writer’s block

We spoke to author Tim Relf, who publishes under the name T.R. Richmond, about his influences, genre and his research process.

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.

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.

Jo Furniss – how an online writing course changed my novel

Tom Bromley caught up with former Writing Crime Fiction student Jo Furniss to find out more about her approach to writing, and how the online writing course helped her discover the character who became central to her new novel.

How to develop engaging fictional characters

Author and PWA tutor Tom Bromley explores the creation of engaging characters, discussing how to create unique voices and whether they have to be likeable.

Bath Novel Award founder Caroline Ambrose explains what makes a successful entry

Caroline Ambrose spoke to our Faber Academy alumni about the award selection process, what kind of writing does well and problems to look out for when writing your novel.

Julia Crouch and Heidi Rice – how can NaNoWriMo help write a novel?

Authors Heidi Rice and Julia Crouch and share what they learnt from NaNoWriMo, how it improved their writing and some tips for those looking to take part.

How to deal with THE FEAR that causes writer’s block

The paralysing fear that is a major part of writer’s block is common any point in the creative writing process. Face it head on and you can get past it to finish your novel according to experienced author and writing tutor Lee Weatherly.

Julia Crouch’s essential tips for aspiring writers

Author Julia Crouch gives us the solutions to these dilemmas and more, in her four essential tips for aspiring writers.

Write Advice: author Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin

Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, better known by her pen name Sam Blake, joined our Writing Crime Fiction Course Director Tom Bromley in the classroom to take questions from our students.

Write Advice: author Lee Weatherly on how to manage time as a writer

Award-winning author Lee Weatherly dropped by our classroom to take questions from our Beginners’ Fiction students.

From mum to Killing It – Asia Mackay’s journey to publication

Asia Mackay was a mum with distant dreams of writing when inspiration struck. With a little guidance from Faber Academy, Asia’s debut novel Killing It is due to be published in July 2018. Here’s how she got there.

Novel writing essentials

Author Tim Relf on how to beat writer’s block

NaNoWriMo — should you be planning your story?

Should I self-publish my novel?

Jo Furniss – how an online writing course changed my novel

How to develop engaging fictional characters

Bath Novel Award founder Caroline Ambrose explains what makes a successful entry

Julia Crouch and Heidi Rice – how can NaNoWriMo help write a novel?

How to deal with THE FEAR that causes writer’s block

Julia Crouch’s essential tips for aspiring writers

Write Advice: author Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin

Write Advice: author Lee Weatherly on how to manage time as a writer

From mum to Killing It – Asia Mackay’s journey to publication

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