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Creative Writing

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Lifestyle

AI story allegations win prestigious prize, spark debate

Jamir Nazir's short story 'The Serpent in the Grove' won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and was published in Granta.

Jonah Kline·June 10, 2026
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Travel

Unconventional Writing Advice That Actually Works

A writing coach, working one-on-one over Zoom since 2019, observes that her most successful students are those who gradually stop needing her.

Camila Roque·May 20, 2026