The Master of Bookish Arts Degree, from You U.
Maybe because I don’t have an MFA, or a degree in English Lit, let alone one in Creative Writing, my self-taught approach to writing has included a huge library of books on the subject, from basics...
View ArticleWired & War
My two new writing books: Wired for Story and The War of Art. Last week I explained how I justify the purchase of instructional books about writing by saying that I usually get one good idea from each....
View ArticleA Word from Jackson Hole
It’s still winter for a few more weeks but soon it will writer’s conference season. I will be in Jackson Hole again for the writer’s conference, this year the dates are June 25 to 27. For more info on...
View ArticleWritus Interruptus
Two months ago, in the heady throes of the new year, deep in grand plans and optimism, I made a writing schedule for myself. I’m writing a new Bennett Sisters novel and wanted to keep the energy going....
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It’s almost the weekend… and while we’ll be jamming to our favorite Prince tunes, hoisting an ale for the death 400 years gone of the Bard, and thinking the Queen is looking pretty damn good for 90,...
View ArticleWhat makes a novel?
Taking a break from springtime French cooking (ha!) to enjoy this interview with John le Carré, done by the BBC in 1974. One of my favorite writers, le Carré’s real name is David Cornwell. He’s now 86...
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