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Someone Else's Story: Cultural Appropriation in Fiction

Fiction allows writers to explore diverse narratives, but this raises critical questions about cultural appropriation and ownership of stories.
Cultural appropriation debates challenge authors to contemplate their right to share experiences outside their own backgrounds.

A Campus Novel With Actual Stakes

The struggle for recognition in immigrant identity is central in Karla Cornejo Villavicencio's debut fiction.

Opinion | What Alice Munro Would Never Do

Alice Munro exemplified the importance of emotional sincerity, depth, and focusing on writing closest to one's heart as a fiction writer.

Cynan Jones on Nature and Nonlinear Love

Translating real events into fiction can be challenging, but can resonate with readers through emotional impact.

As London Book Fair Opens, Morrow Signs Scobie and Benway's 'Royal' Collaboration

The book 'Royal Spin' by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway is a major acquisition by William Morrow.
The authors, Scobie and Benway, have strong backgrounds in writing and have been published in multiple languages.

Writing a Novel With Pictures | Hazlitt

The impact of real-life inspirations on fiction writing
The use of photographs in novels to introduce a sense of reality

A best-selling novelist offers tips for decorating your home

Mary Kay Andrews, a New York Times best-selling author, has decorated her vacation rental cottages on Georgia's Tybee Island with furnishings and decor inspired by her own books.
Andrews finds her decor at estate and yard sales as well as on Facebook Marketplace, and has a passion for collecting beach house furniture.
Her love for home decor filters into her books, with her characters often being antique pickers, interior designers, and house flippers.

As a writer I don't despair about AI - it can't replicate our imaginations

Generative AI could potentially standardize prose in contemporary fiction, allowing human authors with unique styles to stand out.
AI technology like ChatGPT may put writers out of business, but there may be new jobs in editing and supervising machines.

A Master Class in Character Description From the Author of Housemates

The importance of history and nonfiction writing influences in fiction.
Exploring productivity, community documentation, and physical descriptions in fiction writing.
Challenges and excitement in difficult projects, rare depictions of fat people in fiction, and the impact of toxic mentor characters.

Anita Desai: After I left India, I had to train myself to express my opinions'

Desai's ability to withhold in her writing is a strength, leaving readers yearning for more
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