First Story: Sadness by Robert Marston

First Story, a charity that fosters creativity in schools, showcases its students' work. This is Sadness by Robert Marston.

A few thoughts on International Women’s Day

Novelist Meg Rosoff gives her thoughts on International Women's Day

Meet Tim Cockburn, young British poet

Tim Cockburn is a young poet from Nottingham, whose collection of work is out now.

The Orange Prize longlist announced on International Women’s Day: Anna Stothard among their proud number

Anna Stothard's orange-coloured joy at making the Orange Prize's longlist for her book, The Pink Hotel.

The inherent cheer of A Bigger Picture, David Hockney at the Royal Academy

Olivia Nairn joins the delighted crowds at the Royal Academy for Hockney’s justifiably acclaimed show

Meg Rosoff: How to beat writer’s block (or give up trying)

Are you stuck on your novel? Good, says Meg Rosoff.