Writing and Publishing

Book Review: Alice’s Oxford, Peter Hunt
Tiptoe through the back streets of Oxford with this new book about Alice and her author Charles Dodgson.

12 unusual book dedications to inspire your own
Finally finished your manuscript and want to write a memorable dedication that's not simply to mum, dad and Fluffy? Here's…

20 famous opening lines in books
Fancy yourself a whiz at literary trivia?

Book review: That’s All I Know, Elisa Levi
An engaging tale of sadness and quiet desperation.

How it began: The Narrow Road to the Deep North
One of the most celebrated novels of the 21st century, Richard Flanagan's 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' is…

So you want my arts job: Writing Coach
Procrastinating about your writing? Joining a 'Gunnas' workshop may help the ink to flow.

New publisher aims to make Vietnamese literature the next translation trend
The remit of a new publishing house based in the UK is to bring Vietnamese literature to the world.

10 things I learned from selling eight million books
Success as an author can be as simple as learning these 10 succinct lessons.

2025 International Booker Prize shortlist announced
Which six books are in the running for the prize?

Scathing book reviews are more common than you think
Are you fretting about receiving a bad review? You're in good company.