Insider interviews
Fascinated by who does what in publishing? Want to know the secrets of authors’ success? Ever wondered how successful artists work?
We’re answering those questions and more by chatting to key figures in publishing, media and the arts, to find out what makes them tick.
Authors share their experiences of writing success and give valuable advice to aspiring writers. Literary agents explain how they got where they are today and divulge what they’re looking for in a manuscript. Other industry experts give insights from their own unique perspectives. All exclusive to this website!
Q&A EXCLUSIVE - IAN RANKIN
The creator of the thick-skinned Edinburgh cop, Inspector John Rebus, talks about how he failed to get his first novel published, the way in which his second was accepted, having faith in your abilities and being confident that you have a story that’s worth telling.
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The Writers | The Artists | The Experts
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On camera: Julie Myerson
The novelist and journalist Julie Myerson tells us how she writes, what inspires her, and how she got that all-important lucky break. Click here to view the video » 