Arts & Culture

Marlon James was announced winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his book “A Brief History of Seven Killings.” But he says it’s not been an easy road for him. The Jamaican author revealed he briefly abandoned writing after publishers rejected manuscripts for his novel scores of times. 

This book gives great examples of good and bad writing to show you how to write better, and teaches how to sell anything. As the author says, "Communication is getting information from one brain to another brain.” Stop trying to be clever. Instead be clear by following proven principles.

The Art of Stillness, written by one of few writers whose work – like his interests– transcend cultures, puts a convincing case for why sitting quietly in a room might be the ultimate adventure.