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I have been looking through our video and DVD collection. I was suddenly aware that we have a number of films featuring stories about writers. Some of the movies are based on the lives of real writers. Other films feature a fictional character who is a writer.

A quick list from our library would include:

1. Iris: based on the life of writer Iris Murdoch.
2. Shakespeare in Love – based on the life of the bard himself.
3. Finding Neverland – based on the life of J.M. Barrie.
4. Moulin Rouge – a struggling author is the lead character.
5. Romancing the Stone – the main character is a novelist.
6. Jewel of the Nile – ditto.
7. One Fine Day – a main character is a journalist.
8. My House in Umbria – the main character is a novelist.

What movies have I missed?

I haven’t seen the new movie Miss Potter yet so that is one to add to the list (and my collection).

I know there must be many more titles to add to this list. Add your suggestions in the comments below.