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November 2, 2025
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Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors
Craft and Technique

How to Write a Bestseller with Paula Hawkins

Nov 1, 2020
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Paula Hawkins
How do you write a bestseller and what makes them so irresistible? Paula Hawkins, author of the page-turning thriller The Girl on the Train, reveals her secrets.
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Characters
Hero Books

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier: Analysis and Inception

Oct 18, 2020
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Louise Dean
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is a modern classic, and not just for its opening line. We explore its style, structure, and characters as a model of great writing.
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Literary Agents

Meet the Agent: Marina de Pass

Oct 11, 2020
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Marina de Pass
Literary agent Marina de Pass from The Soho Agency joins us for an interview on publishing, fiction trends, and what she looks for in an author submission.
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Crime and Suspense
Guest Authors

Ruth Ware: Writing Process

Oct 4, 2020
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Ruth Ware
Books by Ruth Ware are always great reads, so how does she write her bestselling psychological thrillers? Read about her writing process and inspiration here.
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Craft and Technique

Close Encounters: the Narrative Point of View

Sep 20, 2020
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Katie Khan
What is a narrative perspective and how can it create great storytelling? Know your options and work out which point of view best fits your story with Katie Khan.
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How to Get Published
Writing Skills

Is My Writing Good Enough?

Sep 17, 2020
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Louise Dean
What is good writing? If you’re not sure your writing is any good, don’t worry. The answer can often be found by owning your original ambition to be a good writer.
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Guest Authors
Up Lit

How to Find Your Writer’s Voice with Clare Pooley

Sep 13, 2020
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Clare Pooley
How do you find your true voice in writing? Bestselling author Clare Pooley shares her wisdom, insights, and top tips on finding your voice as a writer of fiction.
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Motivation
Crime and Suspense

Harriet Tyce: One Last Throw

Sep 6, 2020
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Harriet Tyce
Blood Orange was Harriet Tyce’s bestselling debut, but the journey wasn’t easy. Read about Harriet’s road to publication and what to do when hope falters.
Motivation

September for Writers

Aug 30, 2020
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The Novelry
So, you'd rather be writing. How about writing when you're not writing? Here's how to get away with it.
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Dual Timelines
Craft and Technique

Writing Dual Timeline Books

Aug 16, 2020
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The Novelry
Dual timeline books can be impactful, elegantly weaving alternate timelines through a story. We explain how writers can get this tricky narrative structure right.
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How to Fall Back in Love With Your Novel

Aug 11, 2020
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Emylia Hall
Feeling unstuck with your novel? Emylia Hall’s tips on focusing on the details in your writing and paying attention to your original aims will get you back on track.
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Craft and Technique
Contemporary Fiction

Atmosphere of a Story: Set Your Mood

Aug 9, 2020
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Emylia Hall
What is atmosphere in literature? How does it affect the mood and tone of your story? Emylia Hall looks at how to set the atmosphere of a book, with examples.
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