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Archive for October, 2008

Your daily dose of “I shouldn’t laugh, but–”

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

I got this from Meg Cabot’s blog. I’ve now watched it multiple times, and laugh every time even though I know I should be more compassionate.
But you try:

Writers and other late bloomers

Friday, October 17th, 2008

For all of you who think it might be too late to make a life as a writer (or as anything else you have your heart set on), let me direct your attention to this great article by Malcolm Gladwell in The New Yorker.
In particular, you’re going to want to read the opening story about [...]

Things required while editing

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Hi, there. Working on what I believe to be my final, final, final (pre-galley proofs) final, final edits to the next book. Please, please, please. Yes, I agree that one certain character is despicable and that it’s clear I can’t stand anything about him, but that yes, it would be better for [...]

Stephen King loves rewrites as much as all of us

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

I’ve watched this several times, and still love it. Enjoy:
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(Psst: In case you didn’t notice, that’s Stephen King.)


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