Writing

Stephen King: Fearful fiction can be cathartic. Video, 00:02:02Stephen King: Fearful fiction can be cathartic

'Humanity has dreamt up mermaids for millennia'

'Harsh writing advice' provided by Twitter users

'It was vital not to sensationalise the murders'

Booker winner inspired by 'proud' Glaswegian mother

'It felt like some part of my world exploded open' Video, 00:03:24'It felt like some part of my world exploded open'

Why Dolly Alderton stopped writing about her personal life

'Cultural giant' Emyr Humphreys dies at 101

Mother and son write book explaining autism. Video, 00:02:36Mother and son write book explaining autism

How a teen author became a Netflix star

Children's grief book about 'hope' not 'darkness'

Pandemic 'triples demand' for LGBT writers' group

'I'm self-isolating - but I have 26 pen pals'

Town's writers aim to change 'negative perception'

Teen writes book with 84-year-old favourite author

Father became author to help daughter with autism

The five-minute chat that led to refugee novel

'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

Obituary: Toni Morrison

'I don't write to fulfil expectations' Video, 00:01:46'I don't write to fulfil expectations'

'Writing a book is terrifying' Video, 00:00:55'Writing a book is terrifying'

Some top tips for storytelling

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