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Which books do we recommend to our professional writing students? Here's our pick of the best.

Leo Hickman: telling your own story

How do you turn your life into a book? Isabel Popple chats to Leo Hickman, author, environmental writer and editor for the Guardian.

Justine Picardie

Justine Picardie

"Consider taking an Arvon Foundation course (www.arvonfoundation.org)."

Robert Goddard

Robert Goddard

"It is important not to be disheartened."

Stepping into writerland

Copywriting - what's that all about? Sarah Farley meets Sarah McCartney, one of the UK's leading exponents.

Paul Cavanagh

"Find a good teacher."

Teresa Doran

"Try not to work in a vacuum."

Gerald Seymour

Gerald Seymour

"Don’t be intimidated by the remoteness of agents and publishers."

Tim Pears

Tim Pears

"Find the right editor."

Richard MacSween

Richard MacSween

"Approach writing as a job."