The typing’s on the wall

Young children starting school are increasingly using computers as well as the traditional pens and pencils so educators should teach them to use both.

Writing in the ancient world

The art of writing may be about to wither now anyone can autogenerate empty AI slop at the touch of a button, but it flourished in the ancient world despite the primitive technology of its production.

This is nice

Most college commencement speeches are entirely disposable, but Kurt Vonnegut’s advice to college graduates still resonates today.

Mediocre artists also steal

Australian author John Hughes has been exposed as a serial plagiarist, stealing chunks of numerous other author’s work without attribution or apology – a fact which apparently went unnoticed by his editors, publishers and readers for years.

The King of horror fiction

Despite being run over by a van in 1999, ‘retiring’ in 2002 and rarely nailing a good ending, Stephen King remains the world’s biggest selling horror writer, with over 65 novels under his belt.

Telling it straight

A new bill in New Zealand will encourage the use of clear English by the public service, following trends set in the USA, the UK and elsewhere.

Throwing the dice

A new book of essays by famed Italian writer Elena Ferrante – the author of My Brilliant Friend – offers insight into her writing process and inspiration for other writers struggling to make their voice heard.