Advice

Writing on a blackboard Every writer needs good advice from time to time.

In this section you will find some of the tips, tricks and ideas seasoned writers use when researching, editing or contacting publishers, as well as lists of professional contacts.

Professional advice websites

Need advice on tax, copyright or software, or an expert to vet a contract? Try these well-recommended sites.

Fighting for writers’ rights

Mark Le Fanu is the Society of Authors' long-standing General Secretary. We asked him what exactly the Society does for writers?

Writing advice websites

These websites offer insight into the world of publishing and information on writing for particular audiences, as well as advice, support and writing competitions.

Ok. So you’re planning to write a bestselling novel. You’ve got a brilliant idea, and all you have to do is put pen to paper and get on with it. But the blank page is staring back at you, taunting you, and suddenly, you find you’ve developed writer’s block... Writing Coach Louise McCarron shares five tips to challenge fear and turn procrastination into positive action.

Writing for the internet

Jeremy Hurst, MD of Slightly Different - one of the country's leading web design companies - talks about the unique challenges of writing for the web.

The search for new writing talent

Kate Rowland, the BBC’s Creative Director of New Writing, explains why she originally set up the writersroom, what it does, and why it really can make a difference to a struggling writer.

My big commission

Kath Morgan meets author Angie Sage to find out how she wrote a number-one bestseller and landed a seven book publishing deal for her Septimus Heap series.

Taking a risk

Juliet Trewellard’s first children’s book, Butterfingers, was published by David Fickling Books, part of the Random House group. Here she talks to Judy Heminsley about the risks she took in getting started as a full time writer.