Mexican Author Carlos Fuentes Dies At 83
News by Kimberly Turner, May 16, 2012 2 comments
Carlos Fuentes, one of the Spanish-speaking world’s best-known and most prolific contemporary writers, died yesterday in Mexico City at the age of 83.
The Heavy Hand of Didacticism
Column by Jon Gingerich
Why overwriting and needless instruction have a habit of killing a story every time.
Literate Locations: Amazon Announces The Most Well-Read Cities
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The list is out. Did your town make it in?
Me, Myself, and I: First Person Narratives in Fantasy
Column by Rajan Khanna
A look at some examples of first person narratives in fantasy fiction and what makes them work.
Eau de Literature: Book Smell In A Bottle
News by Kimberly Turner
Paper Passion, a new fragrance by German publisher Steidl and master perfumer Geza Schoen, puts the enticing aroma of paper, ink, and glue into a bottle.
I'm Watching You Shop: Book Buying Around The World
News by Dave Reuss
An online bookseller's new map gives a glimpse at book buying around the globe.
Based on a "True Story"
Column by John Jarzemsky
Has our obsession with "true stories" gotten out of hand, and what are the consequences for the worlds of fiction and non-fiction alike?
Publisher Of Anthology Screws Over Writer: A Cautionary Tale
News by Rob W. Hart
Mandy DeGeit was thrilled when her story was accepted for publication in an anthology--but it all came crashing down when the anthology editor made unwelcome changes and didn't run them past her.
Research Like A Pro!
Column by Stephanie Bonjack
Go beyond the Google search box with this introduction to library resources.
Could A Printing Press Save Independent Book Stores?
News by Kimberly Turner
Harvard Book Store's in-house printing press gives customers instant access to millions of out-of-print, rare, and public domain books. Is it the great equalizer in the Amazon vs. indie retailers war?
Charlaine Harris To Pull The Plug On Sookie Stackhouse Series
News by Rob W. Hart
Charlaine Harris will bring the Sookie Stackhouse series to a close next year with 'Dead Ever After,' coming out on May 2, 2013.
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Honey, I Shrunk the MFA Application Pile: Crafting Your Statement of Purpose
Forget GPA, GRE, and letters of recommendation. Your Statement of Purpose is where you either get into your chosen MFA program or not.
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If 'Cabin in the Woods' is a love letter to the horror genre, then this is a love letter to 'Cabin in the Woods.'
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The Long & Winding Road: Part II - Revision Hell!
Part 2 in a series chronicling my experiences with my novel, including finding an agent and submitting to publishers. Part 2 details revision hell, finding a writing group, and a renewed agent search.
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The Problems of the Disassembled Narrative
Just because it's popular for writers to create stories with non-linear narratives, it doesn't mean it's always a good idea. More often than not, in fact, it's a recipe for disaster.
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Teens: who knows what they'll do next? Apparently, what they won't do is read eBooks. Unlike younger kids, most teens are already jaded on the new technology, and prefer their words on paper. Twist!
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A list of some of the most common grammatical errors that routinely make it into print.
The Heavy Hand of Didacticism
Why overwriting and needless instruction have a habit of killing a story every time.