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Misery is learning that, in 1930, I could have earned the equivalent of $2,130 for one lousy review.

The publisher of Jessica Krug, the white academic who revealed she had pretended to be black for years, says she is "sickened, angered, and saddened" and that all proceeds from Krug's book will go to a fund supporting black and Latinx scholars.

She's one of the world's most famous living authors - and recently, she's been using her platform to speak out on a highly sensitive area: sex, gender and trans issues.

Some have accused JK Rowling of transphobia, others have commended her "bravery" for discussing an issue they say is rooted in misogyny. One thing's clear: what she's said has sparked controversy and caused some pain.  Read more

Award-winning author (and 2019 Women's Prize shortlistee) Diana Evans is one of the judges of our Grazia First Chapter competition this year. To inspire you to put pen to paper, we asked Diana to put together a few writing tips and tricks.

"It would be so easy to stay...Could one fall in love with a whole country - just like that?"  Read more