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Bookshelf • October 16, 2015 20:14

Marlon James’ Bob Marley novel wins 2015 Man Booker Prize

Marlon James, a Jamaican was announced winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize recently for his novel, ‘A Brief History of Seven Killings,’ a

Bookshelf • October 16, 2015 20:14

What we learned about … non-fiction writing

Inspiring advice from author and philosopher Julian Baggini on how to kick-start the writing process – and keep focused on your goals. No matter

Bookshelf • October 16, 2015 20:14

BBC’s International Radio Play-writing Competition calls for submissions

The BBC invites writers from across the world to submit scripts that will be 53 minutes long for the 25th International Radio Play-writing Competition

Bookshelf • October 16, 2015 20:14

Habila to judge Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016

Helon Habila, a Nigerian, has been selected among the judges for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016. He is an associate professor of Creative Wri

Bookshelf • October 16, 2015 20:14

Etisalat Flash Fiction Prize: Entries to close Oct 19

Entries for the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature Flash Fiction Category will close on October 19. The annual Flash Fiction contest is designed to ce