Professional writers are increasingly being expected to work for little or no money. Can it ever be right to write for nothing? asks Danuta Kean
A few years ago, a literary agent of grand reputation was asked to speak at a trade conference in Wales. "What's the fee?" she asked "There isn't one, but we will pay travel expenses," came the reply. She arrived at the gig by helicopter. Read more
'I'm very reassuringly honest'
‘My settings of Europe and English visitors weren't really doing it for them, so we decided Scotland would be good. I thought an island would be great, because it's a small community, and it's an opportunity for my main character to get away from it all. The team at HarperCollins have been so supportive and enthusiastic... Read more