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Why Writing Matters by Michael Rosen

Why Writing Matters by Michael Rosen

Contributed by: Michael Rosen
Published: 07/09/2017
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Talk given by Michael Rosen to celebrate the first National Writing Day, 21 June 2017

Why Writing Matters by Jonathan Coe

Why Writing Matters by Jonathan Coe

Contributed by: Jonathan Coe
Published: 07/09/2017
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Talk given by Jonathan Coe at the Arnolfini Gallery to celebrate the first National Writing Day, 21 June 2017

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Nikesh Shukla is the author of three novels. Most recently, he authored the critically acclaimed The One Who Wrote Destiny (2018). His debut novel, Coconut Unlimited, was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2010. His second novel Meatspace was …


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