Writing and Publishing
Eastside Projects
Apply Now! Radical Sabbatical 2027 Residencies
Radical Sabbatical is a collaboration between University Collections, University of Birmingham and Eastside Projects which offers the opportunity for two…
Romance, rejection and the business of becoming a writer at the Bournemouth Romance Writing Festival
The Romance Writing Festival offers practical advice, professional connections and a network of people who understand both the desire and…
Liane Moriarty returns to Big Little Lies: ‘Nobody can change my book’
More than a decade after Big Little Lies took the world by storm, the maestro of mystery Liane Moriarty returns…
AI companies are destroying old and rare books: who can stop them?
AI companies are now bulk buying and destroying old books – this is a very bad idea.
The Japan Foundation, London
Support Program for Translation and Publication
This programme is designed to provide financial assistance for foreign publishers to translate and/or publish Japan-related books. The original book written…
From cloning romance authors to YouTube piracy, AI is transforming audiobooks
Almost one in five Australian audiobook listeners have listened to an AI narrated audiobook.
Douglas Stuart reveals flashes of tenderness in his violent working‑class men
In John of John, Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart has returned to his territory and deepened it.
What do our reading choices say about us?
Red-flag books and authors, performative readers – what we read is under greater scrutiny than ever before.
Best new awards and arts prizes: January 2026
This month’s awards and prizes celebrate the best in poetry, painting, creative writing and innovative museum practice.
20 arts jobs to consider for a 2026 career change
Thinking about a career change in 2026? Here are 20 fascinating arts jobs to consider.