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The writer’s no-nonsense delivery adds extra bite to her guide to turning a creative passion into a profession

In an edited extract from his speech at the 2023 Royal Philharmonic awards, its chairman urges joined up thinking to ensure a healthy future for an art form that is central to the wellbeing and prosperity of our national life

The first Black woman to win the prestigious Booker prize, Bernardine Evaristo speaks to Eve Jackson about championing Black talent, why Black women in their 50s and 60s - artists, novelists, actors, poets - are finally getting the recognition they deserve and how she manifests her success.

Stefan Vinke was unable to sing, so mimed

Which author was this year elected to the US Senate? In what horror story does a vampire appear as a cat? Test your wits with questions set by authors

All the Men I Never Married took the £10,000 award for best collection, while Stephanie Sy-Quia and Nick Laird were also winners in other categories

Britain's first Black Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo has backed a campaign for schools to teach Black history all year, moving the focus away from a single month

Our highlights of Black History Month 2022 feature dance and hip-hop, walking tours and world-famous artists

The British writer was best known for the Wolf Hall trilogy, which won two Booker Prizes.

The British writer was best known for The Wolf Hall trilogy, for which she won two Booker Prizes.

The Bridgerton actor, Doctor Who writer and I May Destroy You creator are among 60 new fellows appointed to the UK’s charity for the advancement of literature