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Secrets to Success in Publishing Today
Aspiring authors in New York City should make plans to attend what looks to be a fantastic panel discussion on what it takes to make your book take off in an industry that’s in so much upheaval right now.
Literary Invulnerability
I constantly hear from writers frustrated with the state of contemporary literature. They point out all the garbage being published and rail against the fact that their stories get rejected.
Great Review for an Interesting Book
In the New York Times, Thomas Geoghegan presents a thoroughly interesting review of Louis Uchitelle’s new book,
Rescue Effort Planned for Tortured Writer
WASHINGTON (Slushpile.net) — Elite commando units are poised to rescue a tortured author on Tuesday as the world focuses on the tense situation in a small town in northern California.
But Was the Pencil Blue or Pink?
Bonnie Fuller, former editor of US Weekly and other magazines, gives new meaning to struggling with a tough deadline.
Jones Podcast Interview Posted
Two hip literature lovers, Logan Rapp and Will Garroutte, conducted a great interview with Stephen Graham Jones for Misnomer.
What Happens to Gambling Writers
Last night’s episode of The Sopranos illustrated what happens when authors get in too deep with bookies.
The Art of the Ghostwriter
The enjoyable Bookninja featured a link to an interesting article on ghostwriting.
Interview: Anya Kamenetz, Author
At a time when young authors earn lavish advances for books about drinking or their wealthy parents, Anya Kamenetz stands apart.
The Dreamlife of Rupert Thomson
James Hines’ fabulous The Dreamlife of Rupert Thomson was posted on the Boston Review‘s website yesterday.
Today’s Free Book Claimed
Thanks for all the emails. Today’s free copy of John McManus’ Stop Breakin’ Down was claimed by a reader in Alaska.
1st Annual EWN Short Fiction Contest
Dan, the hardest working man in the literary blogosphere, posted an exciting announcement over at the Emerging Writers Network.
The Nine Year Novel
Maud Newton has an interesting post about the novel that has occupied her time for nine years.
Writers and Tax Deductions
April 15th is fast approaching and the Tax Man expects his pound of flesh. Or, roughly 30% to 40% of your total body weight might be more accurate.
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