RLF Writers’ News – September 2026 ✍️ From new books to broadcasts, literary events and awards, discover the latest news from across the RLF community. Read the full roundup: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/rlf-writers-news-september-2026/

RLF Writers’ News: September 2026

News, events, book releases, broadcast dates and theatre productions form our RLF writers in September 2026.

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“The single most distinctive quality of great literature is strangeness.” - John Gardner From embracing your unique voice to trusting your instincts, RLF writers celebrate the power of originality. Read the full article: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/seven-suggestions-to-make-you-a-better-writer/

🎧 RLF's Collected: The Podcast 🎙 Lauren J Joseph, acclaimed author, actor and RLF Fellow, joins Ann Morgan to discuss how acting informs her writing process, and why the time after finishing a manuscript can be so difficult. Listen here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk

Join one of our free Reading Round sessions at The Queen’s Reading Room Festival on 19 & 20 September, led by Katharine McMahon, Wren James @wrenjameswriter.bsky.social and Testament: https://bit.ly/4hQCrby Plus, get a free Festival Pass with code FESTIVALPASS26. 📸 by Fernando Manoso

Our grants are designed for writers facing hardship, at all stages of their writing lives. Visit our FAQ page to find out if they could help you: https://bit.ly/RLFsFAQ

’Don’t be easily discouraged!’ Writer SE Durrant reveals her writing day, her influences and the best literary advice she has ever received. Read the full interview here: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/my-writing-life-s-e-durrant/

🎧 RLF's Collected: The Podcast 🎙 Author Val McDermid joins fellow crime writer and band mate Doug Johnstone to discuss how publishing has changed, the novel she ran away to write, and why she's having more fun with more genres than ever. Listen here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk

Sameera Steward is an acclaimed screenwriter, RLF beneficiary and JB Priestley recipient, who previously took part in 2025 Dramatic Writers Roundtable, here she considers surviving, and thriving, as a screenwriter in 2026. Read here https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/a-constant-state-of-creative-triage/

Justine Palmer, Head of Grants at the RLF, shared how the RLF supports writers through a wide range of circumstances, from major life changes to financial challenges later in life. Watch the full webinar on YouTube or find out more about our grants programme: https://www.rlf.org.uk/

📚 RLF Writers’ News – August 2026 From new books to broadcasts, literary events and awards, discover the latest news from across the RLF community. Read the full round up: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/rlf-writers-news-august-2026/

🎧 RLF's Collected: The Podcast 🎙️ Author and RLF beneficiary Davina Quinlivan joins Sonia Faleiro to discuss *Possessions*, her acclaimed imaginative memoir of growing up Anglo-Burmese in Britain. They also explore class, books and ideas of Englishness. Listen here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk

RLF Fellow Maeve Clarke reflects on her role in the Creative Team for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, and the stories behind the event. Read more: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/let-the-games-begin-what-its-like-to-write-the-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony/

"I feel the most satisfaction when I meet readers who have been to historical locations because of reading my books." Alice Loxton reflects on writing history and the advice that has shaped her career. Read more: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/my-writing-life-alice-loxton/

"When making big life choices in your writing career, trust the still small voice of your own intuition." Sunday Times bestselling author Manni Coe reflects on writing, instinct and the routines that shape his work. Read more: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/my-writing-life-manni-coe/

🎧 RLF's Collected: The Podcast 🎙 Daisy Buchanan joins Ann Morgan to discuss the National Year of Reading, books and anxiety, All Grown Up, and navigating social media as an author. Listen here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk

Happy Birthday to our Patron, HM The Queen. We're grateful for Her Majesty's longstanding support for literature and the Royal Literary Fund, most recently joining us in Ashdown Forest to celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh.

📚 RLF Fellows' News – July 2026 From new books to broadcasts, literary events and awards, discover the latest news from across the RLF community. Read the full roundup: Read the full roundup: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/rlf-writers-news-july-2026/

Reflecting on last week's celebration in Ashdown Forest with the RLF's Royal Patron, HM The Queen, marking 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh. 🍯 Joined by celebrated children's authors and illustrators, we honoured AA Milne's legacy.

To mark the National Year of Reading and 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh, children's writer Jim Beckett reflects on AA Milne, Christopher Robin, and the enduring importance of sharing stories with children. Read more: https://bit.ly/4h09ute

RLF's Reading Round has brought adults together through shared experience of reading and poetry 📚 As part of the National Year of Reading, we're expanding the programme with groups launching in libraries, NHS settings, hospices and, for the first time, prisons. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f62CrE

Today we celebrated 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh and AA Milne's legacy with the RLF's Royal Patron, HM The Queen. Joined by Sita Brahmachari, Dame Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and Jane Riordan, a game of Poohsticks crowned Axel Scheffler as this year's champion! Photography: Fernando Manoso Ltd

🎧 New episode of *Collected: The Podcast* 🎙 To mark 100 years of *Winnie-the-Pooh*, Sally Kindberg joins Julia Copus and Jonathan Tulloch to explore the enduring legacy of AA Milne, alongside stories from Sally's wonderfully varied career. Listen now: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk

📚 My Writing Life: Emma Thompson "Just sit there and do it. Don't worry about failing because you will fail often." Emma Thompson on writing, creativity and embracing failure. Read more: https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/my-writing-life-emma-thompson/ Photography ©️ Nick Haddow.

WritersMosaic at Bradford Literary Festival 📚 This weekend, WritersMosaic presents two special events celebrating storytelling; featuring various RLF and WritersMosaic writers with live music from Rory A. Green. Find out more and book tickets: https://bit.ly/3Tb6Ir6 & https://bit.ly/4b5KvAX

This Pride Month, we're revisiting Straight Jacket, Matthew Todd's influential book on LGBTQ+ mental health, identity and the lasting impact of shame. Ten years on, Matthew reflects on the book's legacy and why its themes remain as relevant as ever. 📖 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4eCtyAu

📚 My Writing Life: Kerry Young ✍️ “I wish someone had told me that I showed promise as a writer.” The acclaimed author of Pao, Gloria and Show Me a Mountain reflects on perseverance, encouragement, writing routines and the advice that shaped her career. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uUToUW

On National Writing Day, we're highlighting the support available to writers. In our latest webinar, Justine Palmer (RLF) and Robyn Law (Society of Authors) discuss seeking help, supporting fellow writers, and accessing practical resources. Watch the full webinar on YouTube.

Last weekend, RLF writers Harry Man, Tahmina Ali and Bob Beagrie joined audiences at The Poetry Pharmacy in York for an evening of poetry and conversation, featuring work by fellow RLF writers Kate Worsley, Rebecca Goss and Stephanie Norgate. Next event tickets: https://bit.ly/4xQP4sQ

🎧 RLF's Collected: The Podcast 🎙 In this episode, award-winning translator, author and editor Daniel Hahn discusses his latest book on translating Shakespeare, and explores the role of translation in connecting readers with stories from around the world. Listen here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk

How does the RLF support writers? In a recent webinar, Justine Palmer, Head of Grants, explains how our grants programme supports writers through difficult personal circumstances, with confidentiality and anonymity at its core. Watch the full webinar on YouTube and find out more on our website.