writing
How to Write a Young Adult Novel About a Gay Kid Without It Being a 'Gay Book'
Justin Sayre's "Husky" approaches adolescent queerness as not just a form of attraction, but as an aesthetic.
Fan Fiction Is the Sexual Education I Gave Myself
When I was 13, pretty much everything I knew about sex was from fan fiction. And from what I could tell, it was awesome.
Why Are People Still Using Typewriters in 2015?
The old-fashioned machines have been largely replaced by computers, but they still have their fans, including Tom Hanks and the NYPD.
My Life As a Communist Stooge: Working in China’s Ministry of Truth
An insider's account of the bizarre world of the Chinese state-run English-language media.
And Now This: Author Elizabeth Wurtzel Reckons with Breast Cancer
"So I have breast cancer, which like many things that happen to women is mostly a pain in the ass."
An Excerpt from Sarah Gerard's 'Binary Star'
Read a selection from Sarah Gerard's new, fearless and blunt novel about a young woman struggling with bulimia.
Living with Fear
Famed crime writer Roberto Saviano spent 8 years under police protection because of his book, Gomorrah.
Qatar's Frantic Effort to Build a World Cup-Ready City in a Decade
Talking to David Roth about walking the half-finished streets of Doha.
The VICE Podcast - Hilton Als on Writing and Race
Discussing boundaries and what it means to cross them.