So, Some Companies are Evidently Fact Checking
Tom Sykes writes about how his publisher went over his memoir “with a fine-tooth comb.” I especially love how Sykes has to send out his memoir to the people involved for their confirmation. His drug dealer doesn’t mind all the dope peddling but complains about some poor grammar. [via Book Ninja]
continue readingDangerous Writing
Here’s an interesting article about the lengths Roberto Saviano has to go to for safety after his book, Gomorrah, was published.
continue readingInterview: Dan Crane, Author
Admit it. You’ve done it. We all have at one time or another. As kids in our bedrooms. As drunken adults at a wedding reception. You might have done it in the car on the way to work today. Play air guitar, that is. But some people take air guitar beyond just a simple, spontaneous…
continue readingRichard Price at Square Books
I’m jealous of my old colleagues at Square Books in Oxford, MS since Richard Price is appearing there today. Price will be signing his new novel, Lush Life, at from 5pm to 6pm. Call 1-800-648-4001 for more details. Although I wasn’t quite enthralled by Clockers and some of his crime work, I absolutely adore his…
continue readingJust Do Your Job
People often ask me how to get a freelancer writing career (any writing career for that matter) off the ground. And one of the simplest yet most effective strategies is to simply do your job. I’m editing a project and one writer is habitually late and always at least doubles the word count he is assigned.…
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