How do good stories start? In the middle of the action? With a slow buildup to the action? What would you say really is the literary definition of exposition, and how can knowing it help you write better stories? Exposition is a literary term that deals with how to start a story. In this article, I’ll define […]

The Epica Awards are distinct in being the only advertising and design awards judged by the industry’s press. This year a diverse range of work was given the top gongs, from an innovative piece of design for the emergency services in Germany which features a QR code warning passers-by not to stop and stare at […]

‘Tis the season of holiday parties, children’s winter concerts, filling our schedules to the brim, visiting with family, eating too much, and drinking more than we should. With all of that going on, it can be difficult to stick to our writing regimen. Some holiday writing prompts might be just the thing. When we are […]

The challenges faced by traditional broadcasters amid the ever-expanding world of streaming have been laid bare in recent years. Following a period of soul-searching about its own role in British media and culture, ITV has announced the launch of ITVX – the UK’s first integrated advertising and subscription platform. An advertiser-funded, free-to-watch streaming service, it […]

Haiku are a type of traditional Japanese poetry. Only three lines long, haiku are fun to write and share. Let’s find out what a haiku poem is and what we need to write our own! Definition: What Is a Traditional Haiku Poem? Haiku originated in Japan and as a poetic form, they are arranged in […]

We take a look inside InHouse, the social initiative that’s a “different kind of record label” – with the reoffending rate of participants at less than 1% Based on principles of co-creation and founded with the very real spectre of adversity in mind, InHouse records was established in 2017 as a “different kind of record […]

With the UK facing rising inflation and ongoing cost of living challenges, new research has revealed that over 300,000 households may be forced into homelessness in the coming year. To draw attention to the problem, the charity Crisis has worked with adam&eveDDB ad agency and artist Sophie de Oliveria Barata to create a homeless figure […]

Turning 21 is always a cause for celebration, and few know how (and where) to party like dance music platform Resident Advisor. Best known for its online listings and editorial, RA is now branching out into print with the launch of Sacred Spaces, a gorgeous book celebrating all that’s brilliant and beautiful about big nights […]

You know how sometimes you’re reading a book and a writer will use a really long sentence without commas or periods and they’re just going and going and you kind of run out of breath just by reading it but it’s also kind of nice if you’re into that sort of thing? Well, there’s a […]

“I always found it a really scary thing, a sewing machine – this big, mechanical device,” says Corbin Shaw. “I always felt it might take my hand off.” The London-based artist has long since shaken off his fears. Although he has worked with other mediums like printmaking and pottery, he has undeniably built his name […]