Richard Beswick’s first job in publishing was at Penguin. He subsequently worked for Queen Anne Press , Futura and Cardinal, before becoming Publishing Director at Little, Brown/Abacus. In that time he has published a wide range of bestselling writers and prize-winners, from Alexander McCall Smith to Brett Anderson; Rachel Clarke to Donna Tartt; and David Sedaris to Tom Holland. He also teaches fiction and non-fiction writing at the Arvon Foundation.
Fellows are nominated by peers and elected by our Council of writers – our governing Board. Being elected a Fellow of the RSL is a lifetime honour. This role gives them the opportunity to support other writers, readers and the future of literature. The RSL connects writers in the Fellowship to one another, and to a wider readership.
