EIBF Events on Tuesday 14th August

• Writing Workshop - Writers' Retreat

What are the positives and negatives of ghost writing? How to get started? Jennie Erdal, author of Ghosting, examines the hidden world of the ghostwriter, and what it takes to be one.

• The Chambers Event - ScottishPower Studio Theatre

Our Chambers quiz has become one of the most popular events of the festival – this year we exclusively launch the intriguing Dictionary of the Unexplained. Come and join in this Call My Bluff session and pit your wits against our panel, including Muriel Gray and Val McDermid, as they offer real or wildly imaginary definitions of everything from cryptozoology to ufology, from the Loch Ness Monster to the Mary Celeste.

• Press Freedom - Peppers Theatre

Our daily free readings in solidarity with writers facing persecution for their thoughts and words. Today: Journalism is one of the world's riskiest professions. We will hear Anna Politkovskaya's last essay. Among those appearing: Iain Banks.

• Crime - RBS Main Theatre

The double bill from heaven. If Scotland's thriving crime writing scene punches far above its weight, these two outstanding authors illustrate why: formidably intelligent, fantastically witty, and with a deep understanding of dark psychological complexities. Come for some insight and some great conversation too.

• Culture and Heritage - Highland Park Spiegeltent

Edinburgh is a world famous city, but what are the elements that define its character? Panoramic views, outstanding architecture and a prestigious literary heritage have a part to play, but are there other ingredients? Join Charles McKean, Simon Jenkins and others to debate the essence and values of Scotland's capital city in an evolving world.

• The Napier University Event - RBS Main Theatre

Perenially youthful, his imagination ablaze, Iain Banks continues to be one of the most distinctive and popular of all contemporary Scottish novelists. The Steep Approach To Garbadale is full of his usual wit and effortless storytelling. Join one of the liveliest minds for some great conversation.

• The Highland Park Event - Party Pavilion

A very special tutored whisky tasting with Highland Park, taking you through the different characters of their fine single malts from the Orkney Islands. There will be a very rare opportunity to taste the unique limited edition Rebus20 whisky, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Inspector Rebus novels. Ian Rankin will introduce the tasting and explain how and why he chose the whisky.