The Problem of Good Writing
Thomas Rooney discusses the problem of how to write well.
Literature
Iain Banks: A Life Well Written
Jessie Honnor pays tribute to Iain Banks, the Scottish writer who died in June 2013.
Young Adult Literature Series: It Must be Love
Briony Conway takes a look at two very different kinds of love story: do you prefer syrupy-sweet or "refreshingly frank" and "unsentimental"?
The Hobbit
Sam Nicholls revisits The Hobbit and explains why we are missing out by just watching the films.
Non-Western Literature Series: Water Margin
Yasser Nasser begins his coverage of the Four Great Classical Novels with Water Margin.
Examining English
How will changes to the exam system affect literature students? Charly Pooler considers the implications.
NaNoWriMo: Why You Need Your Novel
Megumi Chou introduces NaNoWriMo: much more than just a strange word.
The Book Thief
Becky Wyde reminds us what makes The Book Thief so remarkable, just as it’s due to hit the big screen.
Books through the Ages
Julia Churchill-Angus sums up her life so far in literary terms.
The Legacy of Sherlock Holmes
Sam Nicholls explores the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes.