On the challenges of writing fiction, part 4
I have an idea! It’s a great idea! Unless it’s not!
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In remembered rapture: the writer at work, author bell hooks says, “It takes critical vigilance not to be swept away by all the forces of materialist greed that encourage any writer eager to be more successful to dispense with integrity in the interest of making the big deals.” She says, “Young writers . . ….
Dojo Wisdom for Writers Book Club – Lesson #3
Welcome to the Dojo Wisdom for Writers Book Club! Every Wednesday, we meet to discuss one of the lessons in Dojo Wisdom for Writers. We’ll go in order, so it’s easy enough to follow along. Read the lesson, then read the blog post, then comment in the comments! Do feel free to comment on each…
On the Many Faces of Me
So, I have been on a hiatus since Jessica’s good news this summer, in order to plan my strategy for taking over the world as a result of finally having the chance, and while I know you only missed the stories about Jessica, and not me, I am going to tell you a story about me…
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The other day, I made the mistake of saying the word “anywho” to a friend who is a lifelong New Yorker. If you’ve never heard this word, it means you’re not a midwesterner, and I can’t explain it. Anyway, my friend suggested that I should probably avoid such provincialisms in the future or else people…
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Me: “So there’s a guy with a baler on the shoulder of the road—” Big City Friend: “A what?” Me: “A baler, like a Haybuster. You know.” BCF: “A what?” Me: “A baler, a Haybuster baler!” BCF: “Are you even speaking English?” Me: “I’m describing a vehicle on the shoulder of a county road in…