Short story prize for emerging literary talent
The Willesden Herald short story prize, judged by Zadie Smith & open to all, is a cool £5000. No entry fee; submit by 12/21.
The Willesden Herald short story prize, judged by Zadie Smith & open to all, is a cool £5000. No entry fee; submit by 12/21.
John Banville, Margaret Drabble, and other writers name their favorite books of 2007.
Honoré de Balzac was such a caffeine addict that he ultimately dispensed with brewing and ate dry coffee grounds.
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