Howard Jacobson on literature and political correctness

Val McDermid's advice to Nicola Sturgeon and aspiring writers: 'Just do it'

Val McDermid on the Scottish referendum: 'We wanted to call our house swithering heights'

Stuart Evers and Dorthe Nors at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Sylvie Guillem: Life in Progress trailer

Heather Holliday swallows swords... and a lightsaber

Ali McGregor sings Song 2

George the Poet at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Etgar Keret and Alain Mabanckou at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Mexican Writing, An Insider's View with Gabriel Orozco at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Dean Owens sings I Still Miss Someone

George the Poet reads See You on the Other Side

Simon McBurney on the joy of performing