William Boyd is a novelist and screenwriterKnow your characters – Claire MessudFacebook Twitter Pinterest Sarah LeeIn fiction, character is (almost) everything. You could print out your work, to try to see it freshly – or type it up, if you’re writing longhand. • Tessa Hadley is professor of creative writing at Bath Spa UniversityDon’t be afraid to start again – Jeanette WintersonFacebook Twitter Pinterest Murdo MacLeod for the GuardianCreativity is inexhaustible. • DBC Pierre is author of writing guide Release the BatsIgnore tips – Amit ChaudhuriFacebook Twitter Pinterest Eamonn McCabe for the GuardianThe one tip I give to students of writing is to disregard tips. • Naomi Alderman is professor of creative writing at Bath Spa UniversityFacebook Twitter Pinterest Once you’ve written your masterpiece, it’s time to get it published ...

Source: The Guardian September 10, 2016 07:01 UTC