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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Megan Nolan: People say you shouldn't do an issues novel'

Author Megan Nolan's second novel, Ordinary Human Failings, is on the longlist for the Gordon Burn prize and shortlist for the Nero fiction award.
Nolan's first novel, Acts of Desperation, gave her the confidence to write a more traditional family saga in her second novel. [ more ]
Literary Hub
5 months ago
Writing

What Booksellers Can Teach Us About Reading, Writing and Publishing

Bookselling is a taxing career that requires a range of skills and roles.
Books have a unique power to bring communities together and create a sense of connection. [ more ]
Pinstripe Alley
5 months ago
New York Yankees

Pinstripe Alley is looking for new writers

Pinstripe Alley is looking for new writers to join their team for the 2024 campaign.
The writers will be expected to complete 2-3 articles per week and can cover various aspects of the Yankees, including prospect coverage. [ more ]
Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
6 months ago
Silicon Valley

Rachel Scanlon in Sunnyvale | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Rachel Scanlon is a comedian and writer known for her insightful and articulate observations.
She has appeared on various comedy platforms and has her own podcast called 'Two Dykes and a Mic.' [ more ]
Entrepreneur
6 months ago
Books

Plan Your Non-Fiction Book in 5 Easy Steps | Entrepreneur

Setting a SMART goal is important for new authors to set realistic expectations for their book.
Before outlining your book, it's helpful to think about the elements of a story and how they fit together. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
6 months ago
Writing

Rewriting the Rules of Historical Fiction: Can Memory Be Research?

Readers and writers are curious about the research process behind historical fiction novels.
Historical fiction authors often have robust and rigorous research processes to accurately depict the time period. [ more ]
Raymondcamden
6 months ago
Vue

My 2023

The author reflects on their accomplishments in writing and public speaking in 2023.
The author published 118 blog posts and received good traffic on their blog, as well as wrote articles for other platforms and released a book. [ more ]
Independent
6 months ago
Writing

Joseph O'Connor: 'On happy days and sad days, and on days of stunned sorrow, this man became a compass and a shoulder to cry on.'

Characters in novels can come to life on the page.
Writers feel a connection to their characters long after the book is published. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Francis Spufford: It was the sorrow of my life at age 10 that there wasn't one more Narnia book to read'

Books have been portals for the author since reading Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Various authors have influenced the author's perspectives and writing style. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Francis Spufford: It was the sorrow of my life at age 10 that there wasn't one more Narnia book to read'

The Hobbit sparked a love for reading as a child
Books have been portals and sources of inspiration throughout the author's life
Various authors influenced the author's writing and perspective [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 185

Shirley Hazzard defended high culture in a speech at the National Book Awards.
Hazzard's books have been making the same argument for decades. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
6 months ago
France news

32 Products You'll Use So Often You Won't End Up Burying Them In A Junk Drawer

We hope you love our recommendations!Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors.
WSJ
6 months ago
Books

'Remembrance' Review: A Busy Life at the Typewriter

The first sentence of "Fahrenheit 451" is one of literature's great opening lines: "It was a pleasure to burn."
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