16 December 2020 The joy of educational writing: Q&A with Anita Loughrey Anita Loughrey on making the move into educational writing and the joy of working in a varied sector
06 October 2020 Q&A: Soofiya – Interrogating identity in art Guest artist for The Author's Autumn 2020 issue, Soofiya, talks about handling adversity and interrogating identity
30 September 2020 Q&A: Tomekah George – Cover Artist, Autumn 2020 Tomekah George explores the ideas and process behind her artwork for The Author's Autumn 2020 issue
15 September 2020 Educational publishing: Q&A with Emily Guille-Marrett Emily Guille-Marrett talks moving from editing to writing in educational publishing.
11 September 2020 A World of Colour: Elena Arevalo Melville, Queen's Knickers Award 2020 winner Elena Arevalo Melville discusses winning the inaugural Queen's Knickers Award and the process behind creating her award-winning original children's illustrated book.
06 July 2020 Educational writing with Richard Durant Educational writer Richard Durant on developing craft, discipline and writing his first novel.
18 May 2020 It’s in the listening – Q&A with Matthew Knight of Leapers Matthew Knight on this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme 'Kindness' and what it means to him
27 March 2020 Q&A: Henny Beaumont – Cover Artist for The Author Spring 2020 Henny Beaumont explains the ideas and process behind her artwork for The Author's Spring 2020 issue.
04 March 2020 Gill Garratt: Moving into educational writing Counsellor and therapist Gill Garratt discusses her writing career and creating mindfulness resources for schools.
14 November 2019 Stewart Ross: Creating Something Out of Nothing Educational author Stewart Ross on the ups and downs of the profession and tips for educational writers starting out
15 October 2019 Dima Alzayat: Short Stories and winning the 2019 ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award Dima Alzayat on the challenge of short stories and winning the 2019 ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award.
02 September 2019 'Writing is ... a real act of faith' – James Clarke, Betty Trask Prize 2019 winner Two months on from his win, James Clarke talks about the impact of winning the Betty Trask Prize.
19 July 2019 Meet the new EWG Chair: Ignaty Dyakov Ignaty Dyakov discusses getting into educational writing and his plans as the new EWG Chair.
01 July 2019 Stories as gold dust: Nicholas Allan, founder of Queen's Knickers Award Nicholas Allan talks about founding the Queen's Knickers Award for an outstanding original illustrated book for children.
14 June 2019 Jackie Kay: 'Writing is as much a confidence game as football' Novelist and poet Jackie Kay on the current state of poetry and hosting the 2019 SoA Awards.
12 June 2019 Protecting Authors: An Interview with Tony Bradman, ALCS Tony Bradman, Chair of ALCS, explains how the organisation works and why it matters for authors.
29 May 2019 Talking with Anietie Isong, McKitterick Prize 2018 winner Anietie Isong on winning the McKitterick Prize 2018 and his journey to publication as a 'late bloomer'.
23 May 2019 On writing short: Chris Connolly, ALCS Tom-Gallon Award 2018 winner Chris Connolly on raising the profile of short fiction, taking rejection on the chin, and winning the 2018 ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award.
17 May 2019 One year on: Omar Robert Hamilton, Betty Trask Prize 2018 winner Life after a debut: Omar Robert Hamilton opens up about winning the Betty Trask Prize 2018.
18 April 2019 The magic of reading with Cat Weatherill Author and infant specialist Cat Weatherill on reading for children and why it matters.