Guardian Writers Share Their Year's Biggest Lessons
Discover the surprising insights and hard-won wisdom Guardian journalists have gained over the past year, from navigating AI challenges to maintaining journalistic integrity in turbulent times.
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George R.R. Martin's Winds of Winter Update Revealed
Exclusive insights from George R.R. Martin on the long-awaited Winds of Winter progress, writing challenges, and why the ending won't match the TV series.
Hollinghurst champions forgotten writer Denton Welch
Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst spearheads the revival of Denton Welch's extraordinary work, revealing how the tragic writer's legacy continues to influence contemporary literature decades after his untimely death.
Tom Gauld reveals where writers really get their ideas
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
Stephanie Garber Takes Writing Hiatus For Health
The acclaimed Once Upon a Broken Heart author reveals she's taking an indefinite break from writing to focus on her health, leaving fans both concerned and supportive.
King Princess on Creating 'Girl Violence' and Industry Defiance
Exclusive interview reveals how Mikaela Straus transformed personal turmoil into musical gold while challenging music industry expectations and embracing queer identity.
Vintage Typewriter Revolutionises Modern Creativity
Discover how a 70-year-old typewriter is challenging digital norms and unlocking unexpected creative genius in writers, artists, and thinkers across Britain.
Hockney & Bachardy: A Queer Californian Art Story
New exhibition reveals intimate portraits and unseen works capturing the profound relationship between David Hockney and Don Bachardy in 1960s California, a pivotal moment in queer art history.
Queer Haunted House Tale Fails to Deliver Chills
Leon Craig's much-anticipated queer haunted house novel 'The Decadence' disappoints with lacklustre scares and underdeveloped characters in this detailed Guardian review.
5 CV Blunders That Cost You Dream Jobs
Career specialists uncover the most common CV mistakes that instantly turn off employers and share simple fixes to make your application stand out in today's competitive job market.
Sally Wainwright: Secrets of TV Writing Genius
Acclaimed British screenwriter Sally Wainwright opens up about her creative process, character development, and the journey behind creating groundbreaking television dramas that have captivated audiences worldwide.
Ballet Review So Good You Can Feel Every Movement
Discover how a groundbreaking ballet review in The Guardian transcends traditional criticism, creating a sensory experience that allows readers to physically feel the performance through masterful writing.
Lawrence Burney's raw portrait of Baltimore
Guardian US features writer Lawrence Burney delivers a powerful, intimate exploration of Baltimore's cultural identity, rejecting nostalgic yearning for honest storytelling that captures the city's complex reality.
My unexpected bond with local jackdaws
Discover the heartwarming story of a countryside dweller's extraordinary relationship with a family of wild jackdaws, revealing the surprising intelligence and personality of these often-overlooked corvids.
Goldsmiths Prize 2025 Shortlist Reveals Literary Stars
The prestigious Goldsmiths Prize unveils its 2025 shortlist, featuring literary stars Sarah Hall and Charlie Porter among six exceptional works celebrating innovation in fiction.
Baillie Gifford Prize Shortlist Reveals Historical Gems
The prestigious £50,000 nonfiction award features six extraordinary books exploring everything from medieval sexuality to pirate adventures, showcasing the remarkable diversity of contemporary historical writing.
Young Nature Writers Shine in Guardian's Country Diary
Discover how The Guardian's Young Country Diary competition is nurturing Britain's future nature writers and environmental champions through heartfelt wildlife observations
Tiffany Pollard Reveals Queer Identity on Celebrity Big Brother
Reality TV legend Tiffany Pollard opens up about her queer identity and gender expression in exclusive Celebrity Big Brother interview, discussing her fluid approach to femininity and masculinity.
Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025
Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.
AI vs Human Writers: The Em Dash Battle
Professional writers face an existential threat as AI increasingly mimics their distinctive stylistic choices, including the beloved em dash, raising questions about creativity and livelihood in the digital age.
Edinburgh University cancels 'Queer Geographies' course
The University of Edinburgh has cancelled its controversial 'Queer and Trans Geographies' postgraduate module after failing to attract enough students, raising questions about niche course demand.
A father's rejection after his daughter came out as queer
A powerful personal account of coming out as queer to a conservative father, the painful rejection that followed, and the transformative path towards healing and finding chosen family.
The Bear Writer Reveals Financial Struggle Post-Emmy Win
Emmy-winning The Bear writer Alex O'Keefe reveals his financial struggles despite the show's success, highlighting systemic payment issues in the streaming industry.
Demi Lovato's braless, queer Paper Magazine reveal
Pop sensation Demi Lovato stuns in a powerful, braless photoshoot for Paper Magazine, opening up about their queer identity and journey of self-discovery in a candid new interview.
Visionary Theatre Director Derek Purnell Dies at 85
Celebrated British theatre director Derek Purnell, who revolutionised regional theatre and championed new writing, has passed away at 85. Remembering his monumental legacy.
The Hidden Cameras' Joel Gibb Unveils New Album 'Avery Island'
An intimate interview with The Hidden Cameras' frontman Joel Gibb on his transformative new album 'Avery Island', its profound themes of love, loss, and queer identity, and the band's enduring legacy in indie music.
Scottish poet Len Pennie: How poetry saved me from abuse
Exclusive: Scots language poet Len Pennie reveals how writing helped her survive domestic violence and reclaim her voice. Her powerful new work transforms pain into art.
UK's Best Creative Writing Universities Revealed for 2025
The Guardian's latest league table unveils the best UK universities for Creative Writing degrees. Discover which institutions lead the field for teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this competitive discipline.
Chloe Dalton's 'Raising Hare' Wins Wainwright Prize
Chloe Dalton's remarkable debut, 'Raising Hare', triumphs at the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2025, captivating judges with its profound exploration of human and wildlife connection.
Thomas Skinner's heartbreaking illiteracy confession
The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner reveals his lifelong struggle with illiteracy in an emotional and candid interview, detailing the immense challenges he faced and how he built a successful business against all odds.
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