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THE RISING LINE

On creative writing, free association, and getting to the good bits.

Sep 6 •

WHY SHOULD WE DO WHAT GOD SAYS?

Reflections on a Fatwa.

Sep 27 •

ZADIE SMITH ON THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA

Dear Readers, my dispatches will always be free and open to everyone. I am unable to use my hands and I’m writing, via dictation, with the help of my…

Sep 19 •

FRIENDS AND ENEMIES

An essay on friendship, an introduction to my play The Spank

Sep 13 •

SEX AND SECULARITY

Introduction to Collected Screenplays One

Aug 30 •

ON WRITING THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA

Published by the Guardian in 2020

Jul 22 •

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MY GLASS EYE

A contribution from a friend, Ludovica Barassi.

Jul 16 •

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