In 2007, Doris Lessing was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. At the time, she said "Thank you does not seem enough when you've won the best of them all. It is astonishing and amazing," especially as she had been informed in the 1960s that she would ...

Identify your most unloved possession. How did you acquire this thing? Why did you think you needed it? How did it disappoint you?

Welcome to the May 2008 Creative Carnival edition! What is this? It's a chance to compile some great articles around the blog-o-sphere showcasing all sorts of writing. If you need to know more, or would like to submit an article for the next Creative Carn...