Louise Doughty has written six novels, a non-fiction book, five radio plays, works as a critic and coach, and has been a judge for the Man Booker prize. She spoke about her career in literature.
James Nunn is a graphic artist and has designed countless book jackets for publishers. He spoke about how he built his career, with 3 tips for getting into book cover design.
Nick Sharratt is an illustrator and author of books for children, including the books of Jacqueline Wilson. He spoke about how he built his successful career in illustration.
Wendy Cope is a rarity in the literary world: a poet whose name is known to the public. She has won the Cholmondeley Award for her poetry collection, and was awarded an OBE for services to Literature.
Donald Smith is Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre. He describes the key skills of storytellers, a new qualification for storytelling, and the career of a storyteller.
Can good literary writing really be taught? Giles Foden, acclaimed novelist and tutor for Creative Writing M.A. course at the University of East Anglia, shared his thoughts.
In times of austerity, how can arts organisations respond to the new cultural and educational landscape? Justin Coe looks at how New Writing South is negotiating these changes.
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Promoting yourself is crucial for a successful a career as a freelance writer. Three established writers each give a piece of advice on how to market yourself.
Comedian and magician John Lenahan generated interest in his novel by podcasting chapters and gaining fans online. He shared three tips for aspiring authors in a digital world.
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