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Two men smiling in low light, seated at a round table with drinks. One man is wearing a hat.

Stories and literature

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How to tell a better story

Personal stories have the power to connect, entertain, persuade. Use a pro storyteller’s tips to pick and prepare a great one

by Micaela Blei

Wooden shelves filled with books, framed pictures, small ornaments, a bowl, and various decorative items.

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How to nurture a personal library

An escape, a sanctuary, a place of pleasure, a memoir. Take these steps to ensure your library is just what you want it to be

by Freya Howarth

Cubist artwork depicting a fragmented still life with a book, glass and other objects in earthy tones.

Stories and literature

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How to gain more from your reading

There’s more to words than meets the eye. Deepen your appreciation of literature through the art of slow, attentive reading

by Robert DiYanni

Black-and-white photo of an elderly man with white hair, seen through a window with plants, looking directly at the camera.

Thinkers and theories

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How to deconstruct the world

Don’t believe everything you hear, read and watch. To puncture received ideas about culture, start thinking like Jacques Derrida

by Peter Salmon

Black-and-white photo of an older man with curly hair gazing intensely sideways, capturing detailed facial features and deep expression.

Stories and literature

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How to create compelling characters

It’s not only writer’s intuition. Use personality psychology to create just the right blend of surprise and believability

by Kira-Anne Pelican

Watercolour painting of a girl writing at a table with a teacup, a blue vase, and an inkpot, in a softly lit room.

Memoir

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How to heal through life writing

Learning to write about trauma helps you to process the painful experience, and gives you the life skills to overcome it

by Uddipana Goswami

Abstract painting featuring geometric shapes, vibrant colours, a guitar, a pear, the word ‘entrada’ and other assorted objects.

Stories and literature

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How to plan your novel

Inspiration rarely comes as a mysterious visitation from the muse. Far better to learn the techniques and habits of the craft

by Jason Whittaker