#writing

#writing

Born in Willesden, north-west London, in 1964, Paterson Joseph is an actor and writer. A graduate of Lamda, he worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company before moving into TV and film, with roles including Alan Johnson in Peep Show and Keaty in The Beach. He published his award-winning debut novel, The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, in 2022. His children's book, Ten Children Who Changed the World, is out now.

According to research from HarrisX and Ragan, 76% of communicators say writing and editing are core competencies they need to elevate, and nearly 70% expect AI to dramatically reshape their roles in the next three years. Communicators face creative and strategic pressure to maintain professionalism, achieve business goals, craft a trustworthy and credible brand voice that stands out from the drone of bot-speak, often while being encouraged to integrate chatbots into their comms processes.

She published her first memoir, Then Again, in 2011, as well as 2014's Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty, 2020's Brother & Sister, and 2024's Fashion First. Speaking to NPR about her writing in November 2011, she explained that it helped keep her from bottling up her feelings. "When you think about my fame, it was really that I became famous for being an inarticulate woman in a Woody Allen movie," she said, "but I found a way to express myself through words."

I did see what he meant and, glancing over the letter again and seeing things like I realise that my application is bound to be something of a long shot I experienced successive waves of emotion. First, shame at my crassness; second, gratefulness to my friend for having vouchsafed to me the magic word the key, no doubt, to his own elegance in English. The word was cut.

The next time you're in a sticky situation where you know a word exists but can't quite remember what it is, check out a site called ​Reverse Dictionary​. ➜ Reverse Dictionary lets you provide a phrase describing a word and then get back a list of possible matches. ⌚ It'll take you less than 10 seconds to start using. I've been playing with it for a couple of days, and I'm really impressed with how well it works.

Jenny Saville's paintings contain many narratives, including the journey of the painter, which can be traced through every brushstroke, mirroring the creative process of writing.

ChatGPT5 represents a quantum leap forward in usability and accuracy, showcasing impressive writing proficiency, including sophisticated prose and moving poetry.

This is my first experience where everyone in my life knows I lost my job, says Kate Sidley, who has been a writer on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert since its second season.

Patrick Collison uses AI tools like xAI's Grok mainly for answering factual or empirical questions, finding them very helpful in voice mode while reading.

The ability to write a lot all the time is one I never take for granted, but speed often comes at the expense of beauty, care, and intention.

The reality is that many aspiring authors overestimate their chances of financial success from book sales, often minimizing the hard work and dedication required to publish.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, you go from lying on your back in Florida to being weightless in space.

I thought to myself: 'Oh! The EIC and three other editors—maybe they each take someone under their wing as a mentorship sort of thing.' This belief gave me some welcome hope.

"I thought it would be interesting to teach students to write and read using some of the basic tools of journalism."

Chowa makes it seamless and fun to bring multiple voices into one story.

Writing emerges from a compulsion in me—when an idea takes root, I must express it, hoping to inspire others as I’ve been inspired.

A thesaurus is a treasure trove of words to help writers compose the best phrase to express their ideas and thoughts.

The em dash has become a casualty of the algorithmic age, prompting the question: was this actually written or apathetically prompted?

Deep research tools are invaluable for exploring niche topics, analyzing trends, and summarizing complex ideas while saving time and improving productivity.

Draft Day is an opportunity for writers to finally publish that draft they've been holding onto, encouraging creativity and engagement in a supportive environment.

you don't want people to think their stories don't matter. At the same time, we have to keep in mind that we're looking for stories for our publication that will serve our readers.

"By November 2024, we'd mostly outgrown our rowdier proclivities. A trip to coastal Basque Country would serve as an anniversary of sorts, celebrating my birth but also the completion of my first book."

"Oh NO. I'm so sorry, Andrea. You will find a way for this incredible book to get published. I know it! xoxo."

When I heard murmurings about the RTO mandate, quitting my job became more than just wishful thinking. It sounded cool in my head, but walking away from a substantial paycheck - compared to what I was making as a freelancer - wasn't easy.