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The Writers
We ask successful writers how they got published, about their work habits, for advice on coping with rejection letters, and to pass on any tips they might have for other writers.
We’ll be adding more interviews in upcoming weeks so do check back to see what’s new.
» Justine Picardie
Write about something that obsesses you, recommends Justine Picardie, as that’ll help you get through the tricky middle section of writing your book.
» George Szirtes
Truth is at the heart of being a poet, says George Szirtes, as well as having a love and distrust of language.
» Kathy Lette
Anyone can write a novel, according to Kathy Lette, who’s completed ten. You just need something to say and an original way to say it.
» Jane Green
Write what you want to write, not what you think will sell, says the New York Times bestselling author Jane Green.
» Alexander McCall Smith
Author of the world-famous No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series Alexander McCall Smith explains why you shouldn’t tinker too much with a first novel.
» Mary Hooper
Having written more than 70 books, she clearly knows the ins and outs of the publishing deal. Read why Mary Hooper values her agent so highly.
Video: Jon McGregor
The novelist explains how he didn’t aim to be a writer, how a Booker Prize nomination changed everything, and why his prose has a poetic quality.
» Stephen Poliakoff
The British dramatist on the craft of screenwriting and the ‘perfect storm’ behind Glorious 39, his new film starring Romola Garai and Bill Nighy.
» Liz Martinez
“Being a writer? It’s a state of mind, a commitment…” Find out how the children’s author generates lots of ideas, stories and ‘flashes’.
» Tim Kevan
The benefits of blogging with the Bloomsbury author whose novel BabyBarista and the Art of War started life online.
Video: Justin Cartwright
Video exclusive with the award-winning novelist.
Video: Julie Myerson
The novelist explains how she got her first publishing deal
» Maeve Binchy
Bestselling novelist and newspaper columnist
» Neil Gaiman
Science-fiction and fantasy author
» Ian Rankin
Crime writer and creator of DI Rebus
» Joanna Trollope
One of Britain’s best-known novelists
» Benjamin Zephaniah
Writer and dub poet
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On camera: Jon McGregor
"Being longlisted for the Booker Prize changed everything - it was the launchpad for my writing career." Click to view our video with novelist Jon McGregor »
On camera: Justin Cartwright
"Just write... If you're any good you may not know it, but certainly someone else will." Click to view our video with novelist Justin Cartwright »
On camera: Julie Myerson
The novelist and journalist Julie Myerson on how she got that all-important first publishing deal. Click here to view our video exclusive »