They say that everyone has a book in them. But not everyone manages to write it. The Rathbones Folio Sessions 'How To Write a Book in a Day' took place on 19 May 2019 at the British Library, and gathered some of the best writers at work today, to discuss the joys and pitfalls of their practice and process. The all-day sessions were chaired by writer, performer and comedienne A.L. Kennedy. 

Part Two: The Middle features Chloe Aridjis, Diana Evans and Alice Jolly

The final episode in the series presents the 2019 Rathbones Folio Mentorships showcase – readings from this year's young mentees, Adnaan, Aisha and Henna, as introduced by their mentors, Francesca Beard, Louise Doughty and Joe Dunthorne. The Rathbones Folio Mentorships pair 3 - 4 outstanding graduates of First Story's in-school creative writing workshops with members of the Folio Academy for a year of one-to-one mentoring, during which the mentees work on creative writing portfolios. 

They say that everyone has a book in them. But not everyone manages to write it. The Rathbones Folio Sessions 'How To Write a Book in a Day' took place on 19 May 2019 at the British Library, and gathered some of the best writers at work today, to discuss the joys and pitfalls of their practice and process. The all-day sessions were chaired by writer, performer and comedienne A.L. Kennedy. 

Part One: The Beginning features Kate Clanchy and Guy Stagg. 

They say that everyone has a book in them. But not everyone manages to write it. The Rathbones Folio Sessions 'How To Write a Book in a Day' took place on 19 May 2019 at the British Library, and gathered some of the best writers at work today, to discuss the joys and pitfalls of their practice and process. The all-day sessions were chaired by writer, performer and comedienne A.L. Kennedy. 

Part Three: The End features Carys Davies, Raymond Antrobus and Owen Sheers.