NaNoWriMo: the pros and cons of National Novel Writing Month
The pros and cons of National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo and whether this is really the creative spark you need.
US judge dismisses parts of AI copyright lawsuit against Meta
US judge trims copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI infringement, but grants authors permission to amend.
David Cohen Prize 2023: John Burnside wins lifetime award
Scottish writer John Burnside awarded the prestigious David Cohen Prize for Literature 2023 for his lifetime’s work.
V, formerly Eve Ensler, on book Reckoning, writing and activism
V, formerly known as Eve Ensler shares her powerful journey from trauma survivor to activist and writer with Sandi Toksvig at the Trouble Club.
Cundill History Prize 2023: Tania Branigan named winner
Tania Branigan wins 2023 Cundill History Prize for her haunting portrayal of China’s Cultural Revolution.
AI Large Language Models breaking law ‘on massive scale’
PA’s Dan Conway warns of massive copyright infringement by Large Language Models and calls for responsible AI in front of a committee.
Moms for Liberty report Florida librarians to police
In a startling turn of events, two members of the right-wing activist group Moms for Liberty have reported several Florida school librarians to the police, alleging the distribution of “pornography” to minors. Their claims have sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about censorship, freedom of expression, and the role of advocacy groups in school […]
Rupi Kaur rejects Biden invitation over Gaza stance
Well-known poet Rupi Kaur rejects a Biden administration invitation for Diwali, amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Narges Mohammadi: jailed Nobel winner on hunger strike in Iran
Nobel laureate and author Narges Mohammadi starts hunger strike in Iran prison to protest medical neglect and hijab law.
Festival of the Accused: from historic witches to witchlit
The Festival of the Accused explores the enduring legacy of trials against witches and their relevance in the 21st century.