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Tag Archives: The business of writing
How To Write A Family Memoir
Anyone interested in writing a family memoir would be well advised to follow Cherington’s progress in writing the book, as she allows the reader to do.
Virginia Woolf: How Jane Austen worked
“Jane Austen wrote like that until the end of her days. ‘How she was able to effect all this,’ her nephew writes in his memoir, ‘is surprising, for she had no separate study to repair to, and most of the work must have been done in the general sitting room, subject to all kinds ofContinue reading “Virginia Woolf: How Jane Austen worked”
Plagiarism — why I like it just a little bit
This is an unethical practice, but the business world is full of unethical practices. It is up to me to figure out a way to circumvent them.
Writing about other peoples' lives
Writing with the idea that “nobody will ever read it” would have been crippling. After publication, after a lawsuit has been filed, it’s too late to retract.
Point Reyes Books
What better combination — a delicious meal and some great conversation about books.
Little City Books, Hoboken, NJ
People walk in beaming. “A bookstore!” they say. ‘Thank you!’”
Tell the snarks to go to hell.
Lisa Romeo Writes
When I was facing some stubborn obstacles writing my book, Lisa Romeo coached me through them and made me a stronger, more skilled writer. She teaches and coaches other writers as well, and writes delightful, touching essays herself. When she invited me to write a guest post on her blog, Lisa Romeo Writes, which gives “Tips, advice, andContinue reading “Lisa Romeo Writes”
What happens after publication?
I feel more than ever that one must just do good work, follow the bread crumbs, and enjoy the journey.