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Artist on artist: Simon Armitage on the ‘exceptional’ yet ‘overlooked’ Bill Nelson
The Poet Laureate finally shares his appreciation and admiration for ‘maverick’ guitarist, musician and fellow Yorkshireman Bill Nelson.
How I create… with writer and multidisciplinary artist Tice Cin
The award-winning writer and all-round creative discusses believing in ideas, being brave and finding your own success.
Irvine Welsh on Men in Love and how the Sick Boys rule the world
Author Irvine Welsh discusses his book Men in Love, the latest sequel to Trainspotting, in conversation with Miranda Sawyer.
Who is poetry collective Femina Culpa?
Introducing the new all-woman poetry collective that are as much one for the past as they are one for the future.
5 things to know about Iris Colomb
An introduction to the multi-talented poet, artist, improviser and curator.
Raymond Antrobus: ‘I have zero interest in framing myself as some kind of victim’
An in-depth interview with poet Raymond Antrobus who talks about his life as ‘an investigator of missing sound’ and his memoir The Quiet Ear.
How I create… with writer Elaine Castillo
Writer Elaine Castillo shares the creative process and lessons that have helped her pen the novels America is Not the Heart and Moderation.
Artist on artist: Michelle de Kretser on the ‘pure joy’ of Shirley Hazzard
The award-winning author shares her admiration for a fellow Australian writer with ‘remarkable powers of observation’.
How I create… with poet Anthony Anaxagorou
From the need for music to thriving on feedback, get an understanding of how the award-winning poet crafts his lines.
George the Poet: ‘there was no blueprint for what I do’
An in-depth interview with George the Poet who talks about his journey from grime MC to award-winning podcaster, and guiding the next generation.
Artist on artist: Torrey Peters on the ‘pure pleasure’ of Elif Batuman
The author of the award-winning Detransition, Baby shares her admiration for her fellow American writer, Elif Batuman.
Arts unravelled: How do you create a compelling children’s book character?
Children’s book authors Nadia Shireen, Chitra Soundar and Yasmine Naghdi explain how their characters are created.