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Where to start with Clarice Lispector

The translator of Clarice Lispector's books explains where you should start with one of the most popular but least understood Latin American writers.

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Where to start with Haruki Murakami

Venture into the weird and wonderful world of Japan's most globally celebrated author with this guide to his best books.

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Where to start with Georgette Heyer

Adored by Jilly Cooper, Stephen Fry and India Knight, and a must for fans of Bridgerton, this bestselling author is the creator of historical romance with a backlist to die for.

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Where to start with Clarice Lispector

The translator of Clarice Lispector's books explains where you should start with one of the most popular but least understood Latin American writers.

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Where to start with Haruki Murakami

Venture into the weird and wonderful world of Japan's most globally celebrated author with this guide to his best books.

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Where to start with Georgette Heyer

Adored by Jilly Cooper, Stephen Fry and India Knight, and a must for fans of Bridgerton, this bestselling author is the creator of historical romance with a backlist to die for.

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Where to start with Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell has been writing fiction for 25 years, including romance, domestic suspense and thrillers. Here's where to start with her work.

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Where to start with Roberto Bolaño

Discover Latin America’s voice of a generation with this essential guide to his work.

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Where to start with James Baldwin

The iconic American author, essayist, poet and playwright turned his life’s struggles into brilliant literary works as relevant today as when they were written. Here’s a guide to his best books to start with, by the author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Today.

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How to write a novel

Had a book idea that’s been waiting patiently at the back of your mind for the right moment? Get started on it in 2025.

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What are editors looking for?

Before delving into what editors are looking for in new books – what is an editor, and what do they do?

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How to write a children’s picture book

Kickstart your children's picture book writing with advice and insight from our teams at Ladybird and Puffin.

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How to write a novel

Had a book idea that’s been waiting patiently at the back of your mind for the right moment? Get started on it in 2025.

Getting published

What are editors looking for?

Before delving into what editors are looking for in new books – what is an editor, and what do they do?

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How to write a children’s picture book

Kickstart your children's picture book writing with advice and insight from our teams at Ladybird and Puffin.

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How to pitch your book to an agent

Cathryn Summerhayes, a literary agent at Curtis Brown, talks to us about what she looks for in a pitch from a new writer.

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The Penguin books that shaped us

Penguin has published books that have defined the world we live in. We’ve asked the experts, from editors and storytellers to musicians, podcasters and influencers, to help us gather the books that have shocked us, comforted us, raised us, and set […]

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