Elizabeth McCracken's radical new guide to writing fiction
Novelist Elizabeth McCracken's new book, 'A Long Game', delivers a bracing antidote to clichéd creative writing advice. Discover why she says 'nobody knows how to write a book'.
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Guardian Seeks Children's Winter Nature Diary Entries
The Guardian invites UK children aged 8-14 to submit their winter nature observations for the Young Country Diary series. Selected writers will be published and paid. Deadline: 2 February.
Artist and writer Molly Parkin dies aged 93
Molly Parkin, the celebrated Welsh artist, writer and fashion editor known for her bohemian lifestyle, has died at 93. Discover her remarkable journey from the valleys to Chelsea.
Simple CV change to beat fierce UK job competition
Experts reveal a small CV change that makes you stand out. With 2.5 applicants per vacancy, learn how to tailor your CV and showcase outcomes to land your next job.
Lawyer's heart attack coma hallucinations inspire novel
After his heart stopped for 40 minutes, Patrick Charnley awoke blind with a brain injury. The vivid hallucinations he experienced led him to write a novel and forge a profoundly different, more contented life.
Award-Winning Author's 35 Years of Fiction Writing Advice
After 35 years teaching creative writing, a prize-winning author shares unconventional wisdom for aspiring novelists. Discover why you should embrace ambition, oddness, and forget the daily writing rule. Start your unique story today.
Final Letters: Readers' Last Postal Messages
As Denmark's postal service ends letter deliveries, Guardian readers reveal the heartfelt messages they would send in their last envelope. Discover moving stories of love, legacy, and connection.
Most Overused CV Words Stopping You Getting Hired
New research reveals the cliché words and common spelling mistakes that make CVs blend in. Experts advise using concrete examples to stand out to UK employers.
Debra Oswald: How Childhood Curiosity Shapes a Life
Writer Debra Oswald reveals how her father's lesson to 'follow your curious nose' became a lifelong tool for creativity, connection, and even coping with a cancer diagnosis.
The AI Reporter Hoax: A Global Journalism Scandal
A City AM editor's investigation into a suspicious pitch uncovers a global network of AI-generated journalism, fake identities, and the human cost of automation. Discover the shocking truth behind the bylines.
Denmark ends letter deliveries after 400 years
Denmark's state postal service stops all letter deliveries from 30 December, cutting 1,500 jobs. As letter volumes plummet globally, is the UK's Royal Mail on a similar path? Read our analysis.
1925 Country Diary: A Wagtail's Unusual Winter Stay
A century-old nature diary entry from December 1925 captures the remarkable sight of a pied wagtail overwintering in Britain, defying its usual migratory instincts. Discover this snapshot of historical wildlife observation.
A Lonely Chapel That Whispers and Roars
Explore the haunting beauty of St Mary's Chapel in the Peak District, where nature's whispers and roars tell a story of solitude and resilience. Discover this hidden gem's history and atmosphere.
Bryan Brown on writing, working and never slowing down
Australian actor Bryan Brown discusses his new crime novel The Hidden, his disciplined writing routine, and why he never thinks about retirement at age 78.
Chekhov's Funny Side Uncovered in New Translations
Newly translated Chekhov stories reveal the Russian writer's playful humour and early literary struggles. Discover the man behind the classics in these fresh translations.
Bill Bryson Shares Writing Secrets and Pet Hates
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
Helen Garner's Prize-Winning Diaries Explore Female Violence
Australian literary icon Helen Garner discusses her Baillie Gifford Prize-winning diaries, exploring female violence, truth-telling, and the raw honesty that defines her work.
Nature's surprises after moving just one mile away
Discover how relocating just one mile away transformed a writer's perspective on familiar landscapes, revealing unexpected wildlife and seasonal changes in their new neighbourhood.
Russell T Davies: Lost Guardian Interview Rediscovered
Dive into a newly unearthed archival gem featuring Russell T Davies discussing his groundbreaking approach to television drama, from Doctor Who's revival to Queer as Folk's cultural impact.
Matthew Reilly: Why Australian community beats American individualism
Bestselling Australian author Matthew Reilly reveals why he believes community-focused Australia offers a better way of life than America's 'every person for themselves' culture in exclusive interview.
Derek Owusu: From non-reader to literary star at 24
Award-winning author Derek Owusu reveals his remarkable journey from never reading a book until his mid-twenties to becoming one of Britain's most celebrated literary voices.
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