Mark Pawlosky – Wall Street Journalist on why good writing is really re-writing

Mark Pawlosky, author of 'Hack', talks using experience for thrillers, why the joy is in the struggle, and keeping a style guide handy

Melvin Burgess – Carnegie Medal winner on why you write about kids, not just for them

Melvin Burgess, author of 'Loki', discusses returning after a break, writing about teenagers, and enjoying yourself

S.K. Tremayne – It doesn’t matter where you are, the only thing you need is a good idea

S.K. Tremayne, author of 'The Drowning Hour', discusses working anywhere, travel writing, and why discipline is key

Philip Wilding – Why changing where and how you write can make a big difference

Philip Wilding, author of 'The Death and Life of Red Henley', chats about changing how you write, different parts of your brain and ghostwriting

Cristina Bendek – Finding identity through place

Cristina Bendek, author of 'Salt Crystals', about needing the rain, writing to discover identity, and how poetry reminds her of what's important

Felix Francis – Learning from the best authors around

Felix Francis, author of 'Hands Down', talks about growing up in the fiction factory, taking over from his dad, and challenging himself