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Plotting the Perfect Crime: Top Tips for Writing Your Crime Novel Read More
Plotting the Perfect Crime: Top Tips for Writing Your Crime Novel
Claire McGowan Read More
Claire McGowan
Why Setting Matters in Crime Writing Read More
Why Setting Matters in Crime Writing
3 Ways to Kickstart Your Novel Read More
3 Ways to Kickstart Your Novel
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Trevor Wood
The Different Types of Editing – and How to Tackle Them

It's time to edit your novel – but what does that even mean? Here's our guide to

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The Different Types of Editing – and How to Tackle Them
Developing Characters During a Draft

Started a draft but unsure who your cast are yet? Here are some of our favourite exercises

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Developing Characters During a Draft
Ten Questions for Your Character

If you're planning to do some character development this weekend, get started with these ten writing prompts

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Ten Questions for Your Character

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Course Level Guide

There’s something for everyone at the Faber Academy, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned writer or somewhere in between. To help you select the right course for you, this guide breaks down what the different levels mean.

Starting Out

These courses are ideal for those who are curious about writing and have little to no prior experience in the field. There are no pre-requisite for these courses – all we ask is that you come with an open mind and a keenness to learn. That’s not to say they aren’t suitable for someone with more experience, though – if you’re looking to refresh your skills or experiment with a new area of writing, you’re also welcome to enrol.

Improving

These courses are ideal for those who have some experience in writing – as a hobby, or perhaps through academic or professional work – and are looking for challenging courses to hone their skills further. These courses are also a good next step if you’ve already taken a beginners’ class but don’t feel ready to commit to an advanced course yet.

Advanced

These courses are ideal for seasoned writers who are serious about getting published. Entry to most of these courses is on an application basis and writers will usually be asked to submit samples of their work-in-progress or a past project.