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Check out the latest news from the RLF, WritersMosaic highlights, and Collected – our collection of interviews, reflections and articles exploring the literary life and world of writers today.

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The Reply

Rob Chapman on a letter’s reply, and a rendezvous with destiny.

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What’s Your Favourite Children’s Book?

Writers discuss their favourite children’s book. Ali Knight, Nicholas Murray, Vayu Naidu, Sally Kindberg, Robin Blake, Caitlin Davies and Sarah…

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Training and Trains

Elizabeth Speller on getting started, and staying away from trains. Elizabeth Speller explains how she got her start as a…

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The Monkey

Emma Darwin introduces the Instant Gratification Monkey, her writing companion. Emma Darwin introduces the Instant Gratification Monkey, and his role…

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What Book Are You Reading At The Moment?

Writers discuss the book they are currently reading. Esther Selsdon, Mario Petrucci, Courttia Newland, Marina Benjamin, Hugh Stoddart and Nicola…

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Drugs, Diets And Disgraceful Attitudes

Louise Foxcroft describes her researches into drug addiction, diets and modern menopause. Louise Foxcroft describes her researches into the varied…

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The Warrior

Gabriel Gbadamosi’s talisman is a cultural counterpart.

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What’s Your Desert Island Book?

Writers discuss their desert island book. Hugh Stoddart, Courttia Newland, Marina Benjamin, Esther Selsdon, Nicola Baldwin and Mario Petrucci discuss…