Meet the Canadian bringing Batman into a new era
As the new lead writer for Batman, Chip Zdarsky wants to explore the superhero’s weaknesses
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Writing
The ’indecently curious’ Carol Shields
New reflections from the beloved author on men, women, and why she wrote
Behind the humour: the Feschuk story
A rare behind-the-scenes look at how this genius column somehow comes together every week
What academics can learn from LOL My Thesis
Research sounds a lot more interesting in plain English
Frosh perspective
Universities help first-year students with mentors and more
Fresh perspective on the first year of university
New programs help frosh succeed with mentors and writing help
Could Wattpad be the ’killer app’ for aspiring writers?
On Wattpad, anyone can write and get feedback—just ask Margaret Atwood
The case against Wikipedia in the classroom
Students should learn to build arguments, not write entries
REVIEW: Fiction Ruined My Family
Book by Jeanne Darst
The backlash against David Foster Wallace
Not everyone’s enamoured with the author who’s become a kind of fringe pop icon