A writer’s library is more than just a collection of books. It is also a piecemeal biography of that writer’s life, and measurably so, as most have… Read more ““Book Greed”: James P. Blaylock in POETS & WRITERS July/August 2019″
Tag: Poets & Writers
A Quote For You Today!
I don’t think publishers of our kind are in a position to make a success out of a really crappy book. The big guys and gals can… Read more “A Quote For You Today!”
Quote of the Day: “Taka ti e pisano”
The quote for today is not from Daoud’s novel. Instead, it’s from an article in the November/December Poets & Writers magazine. That issue focused on translation (Which,… Read more “Quote of the Day: “Taka ti e pisano””
Quote of the Day: POETS & WRITERS July/Aug 2015
“The most important advice I have for authors looking to self-publish is this: People are incredibly unforgiving of authors, whether it’s a spelling mistake or a missing… Read more “Quote of the Day: POETS & WRITERS July/Aug 2015”
Letter to the Editor of POETS & WRITERS Magazine
The below was written to Poets & Writers in response to Michael Bourne’s article “Why We Write: Failure Is An Option” (September/October 2015). The letter appears in… Read more “Letter to the Editor of POETS & WRITERS Magazine”
Prompted by Previews of “Extremely Loud, Incredibly Close”
While self was waiting for “Justified” Season 3, Episode 1 to come on, she caught the preview of a movie called “Extremely Loud, Incredibly Close,” which has… Read more “Prompted by Previews of “Extremely Loud, Incredibly Close””
Books Self Is Interested in Reading (After Perusing POETS & WRITERS Page One)
Self is currently reading the July/August 2010 issue of Poets & Writers, the one showing some white guy exposing his bare, intricately tattooed chest to the world… Read more “Books Self Is Interested in Reading (After Perusing POETS & WRITERS Page One)”
From an Ad in the Nov/Dec 2009 Issue of POETS & WRITERS
Instant Gratification for Authors! Your Books printed in 2 days Exceptional Quality Low prices — Easy ordering Order 100 or more, get 25 free! We even ANSWER… Read more “From an Ad in the Nov/Dec 2009 Issue of POETS & WRITERS”
Poets & Writers: A List of (Non-Academic) Writing Centers
From the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Poets & Writers, in an article by Seth Abramson on “The Top MFA Programs”, there is a list of “Writing Classes… Read more “Poets & Writers: A List of (Non-Academic) Writing Centers”
On Poets & Writers’ “Six New Novelists” Article
Self has been meaning to post about this article (in the July/August 2009 issue) in Poets & Writers for quite some time. And the time has finally… Read more “On Poets & Writers’ “Six New Novelists” Article”
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