Is your book out of print? – Know your rights
Not so long ago Peepal Tree Press publisher, Jeremy Poynting, in an interview with Nicholas Laughlin, the editor of the Caribbean Review of Books, voiced his concern about the number […]
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V S Naipaul’s secret notebook
For all those who have been influenced by Sir Vidia’s simple, evocative prose, here is a secret. The author apparently carries a notebook in the pocket of his suit for […]
Junot Díaz tells Students most people “don’t give a shit about reading”
Junot Díaz, in responding to a student who asked whether a writer should make sure readers get the contexts writers present in fiction, said, “When it comes down to it, […]
Trick Vessels by Andre Bagoo: a review by Leshanta Roop
“But a trick vessel is never filled Without secrets” As with all new and wonderful mysteries, Andre Bagoo’s first collection of poetry, Trick Vessels, requires one to have ample […]
Autocrit – an online editing tool for writers
So you’ve finally completed the manuscript you’ve been struggling with for months. Now all you need is help with proofreading and editing to get it fine tuned and polished. As […]
Call to budding Young Poets – Foyle Young Poets of the Year award now open for entries
The Foyle Young Poets of the Year award, one of the most prestigious international poetry competitions for young poets aged 11-17 years is now open for entries. Any young person […]
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