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Economics of Self-Publishing
Lately the blogosphere is busy dissecting the merits and demerits of self-publishing. Though diverse concerns and hopes abound, the economics of self-publishing is a popular point of debate. Can...
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One Question Writers Should Never Ask
Did I like the book? Full stop! Do you ever find yourself asking this question after finishing a new book? Image via Wikipedia I’m not sure I’d go so far as Nathan Bransford because it’s natural,...
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Why You (Still) Want an Agent
I enjoyed Eric’s lighthanded but thoughtful reflection on the merits of working with a literary agent in the digital age. The times, they are a-changin’, mes auteurs. The digital age means more books...
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The #1 Issue for Writers Today
Q: There’s so much for a writer to think about: platform, query letters, agents, marketing. What’s the most important thing to focus on? A: That’s easy. Focus on the content of your book. There’s...
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Kurt Vonnegut on short story writing (video via youtube.com) “Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely...
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Ira Glass on How to Build a Great Story If Bob Dylan and Willy Nelson are two of the most unique voices in music, Ira Glass has to be one of the most unique voices in storytelling. Don’t you think?...
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Writing Concisely
If somebody sets out in great detail what is before us, we very quickly become bored. That is not the way we see the world; we look for salience, we look for the feature that will engage our interest…...
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The Art of Listening
Most people are not proficient at the art of listening. It requires practice and dedication. David Weedmark, author of The Tanglewood Murders recently opined on the global listening deficit. And like...
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William Zinsser on Memoir Writing
Though I’ve never met William Zinsser (Writing About Your Life, On Writing Well), he’s been one of my mentors over the last year. In addition to sharing a Deerfield Academy history, his writing and...
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Memoir Darts and Regurgitation
Like many writers and readers I’ve been chewing on Neil Genzlinger’s “Problem With Memoirs” and swinging back and forth between reproach and praise. It’s a provocative piece that continues to provoke...
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