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JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Is Getting A New TV Reboot

JK Rowling’s world of Harry Potter is getting the reboot treatment, with a new cast bringing the famous stories to the small screen.

According to the BBC, the plan is for each season to contain the story of one of the seven best-selling books. There has even been a timeline mooted, with the projected timeline for the series being 10 years.

Of course, this is not the first time that Rowling’s books have been adapted for the screen, with Daniel Radcliffe portraying Potter in a series of blockbuste...

Novel Idea Of Free Book Vending Machine A Big Hit

Vending machines are synonymous with giving people their sugar fix, but we have just come across one that can give you a healthy dose of literature.

The Corn Exchange in Manchester has put a book vending machine in their foyer. Anyone who wants to use the machine simply has to bring along a book they no longer want and exchange it for a token, and that token can be used to get a fresh read from the machine.

The books are free of charge, with users invited to use the system as many times as they ...

400-Year-Old First Edition Shakespeare Text Goes On Display

A first edition of a Shakespeare text dating from 1623 has been put on display in the Guildhall Library in London.

The book was published just seven years after the writer’s death and contains all of his plays. Actors John Heminge and Henry Condell compiled the book as a tribute to Shakespeare’s work.

There were around 750 copies of this particular edition printed, with it being sold at the time for amounts ranging between 15 shillings and one pound. The folio edition belonging to the Guildhall ...

What’ Going On With Stephen King On Twitter

Stephen King is famous for his elaborate plots, so perhaps it shouldn’t be too surprising to see him mixing it with a billionaire tycoon on social media.

Twitter owner, Elon Musk, and the horror author have been going back and forth on the social media platform in recent days, with Musk’s decision to pay for King’s subscription at the root of the issue.

King claims that Twitter Blue is being paid for by Musk without his consent.

For those of you unfamiliar with ‘Twitter Blue’, it’s a new subscri...

Over 50s Writer Award Launched At London Book Fair

You’re never too old to become a writer.

That’s the message being put forward at this year’s London Book Fair, with a new writing prize announced for debut novelists over the age of 50.

Literary agency Jenny Brown Associates is the organization behind the award. One of their literary agents, Lisa Highton, explained to The Guardian that the idea behind this prize is to change writers’ perceptions of what age you can be a successful debut novelist at.

She said: “The bestseller lists are full of de...

LA Confidential Author James Ellroy Considers Oscar-Winning Adaptation A ‘Turkey’

Crime writer James Ellroy is not a fan of the 1997 film adaptation of his book LA Confidential. That is despite the critical and commercial acclaim of the Oscar-winning movie.

The 75-year-old writer has previously withheld criticism because he did not want to “disparage” the movie’s director Curtis Hanson. However, Hanson’s death in 2016 has enabled Ellroy to speak more freely regarding his thoughts on the film.

“People love the movie ‘L.A. Confidential,’” Ellroy said during a discussion with au...

26 Best Depression Poems: Delve Into Deep Emotions Through Powerful Writing

Many poets have written about mental health or struggled with depression themselves. Discover the best depression poems by poets through the ages.

The mind and our innermost emotions are often the realms of poets, so it’s no surprise that depression is a subject that writers have regularly broached from antiquity to the present day. Poetry can be a powerful medium to describe and reflect on mental illness, grief, and feelings of profound sadness.

As readers, these poems may help us with o...

How to Write a Position Paper: Step-By-Step Guide with Examples

Learn how to write a position paper with our step-by-step guide, including topic prompts and example papers.

A position essay or research paper is a paper that requires you to take a position on a controversial subject or question. Your position on the topic because your topic sentence and the rest of the paper or essay back up your point with your research. A high-quality position essay will conclude with a final push toward getting your audience to believe your topic sentence based on the r...

10 Best WordPress Themes for Authors To Share Your Creativity

Discover the best WordPress themes for authors in our roundup.

Whether you’re a writer, a blogger, or an author of a published book, a website can be very beneficial.  Here’s what you can do with your website: 

Showcase your writingSell your book online Reach new audiences 

And that’s not all! As a writer, you can showcase your type of writing and create a community of fans or other writers. An author WordPress theme makes it all possible. You can create a fully-fledged websit...

11 Best Authors like Elle Kennedy: Discover Love on Every Page

Discover our guide and immerse yourself in the passionate, heartwarming, and exciting worlds created by authors like Elle Kennedy.

The contemporary romance genre is a literary treasure trove, brimming with tales of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships. Readers who enjoy vivid storytelling and captivating characters often find themselves immersed in the works of talented authors, each offering unique perspectives and engaging narratives. For fans of the genre, discovering...