Month: May 2015

RIP William Zinsser

The Associated Press and a number of other outlets are reporting that writing instructor William Zinsser has passed away at the age of 92. Most noted for his hugely popular book On Writing Well, Zinger also taught at Yale University, Columbia University, and other educational institutions.

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Stephen Graham Jones Sells Book to Morrow

Longtime Slushpile favorite Steven Graham Jones has sold a new novel called Mongrels to Morrow. Looks like BJ Robbins of the BJ Robbins Literary Agency brokered the deal. I’ve got some questions for Mr. Jones on this fine new book of his. Look forward for more information to come shortly.

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Sessions Still Available at Seaside Writers Conference

The Seaside Writers Conference began today, in lovely Florida. Jam packed with great instructors and great workshops, the conference offers something for writers of all experience levels. And it’s not too late to get in on the fun. You can still register and attend certain sessions on an a la carte basis. So if you’re…

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David Simon Gets All Richard Price

Here’s the kind of inside information that separates the truly knowledgeable insiders from the writers who just learn from Wikipedia. In “David Simon on Baltimore’s Anguish shares amazingly detailed knowledge of the cop beat and the unwritten codes of behavior that, in years gone by, governed interactions between the “good guys” and the “bad guys.”…

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