...and replace the word "sewing" with "writing."
The Thing
"No one says a novel has to be one thing. It can be anything it wants to be, a vaudeville show, the six o'clock news, the mumblings of wild men saddled by demons."
--Ishmael Reed
Read Yellow Back Radio Broke Down.
A Different Wave: On Patti Smith and Writing
The more I learned about Patti Smith, the more she became a distinct role model when approaching my writing craft, creative process, and work ethic. Here are lessons I gleaned from the Godmother of Punk.
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Michael Chabon discusses his Pulitzer Prize novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, and writers can learn from Chabon how to inspire change in their narratives.
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Check out this fantastic interview archived in The Believer between authors Aleksandar Hemon and Colum McCann.
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Donna Tartt, author of The Secret History and The Goldfinch, talks about the value of books.
Read moreThe Exception and the Rule
In his post, "Considering the Old and the New: Two Thoughts on Craft and Industry," author and MFA program director Fred Leebron packs a punch with strong opinions and a double call to action.
Read moreDecember Writing Playlist
It's cold here, and I'm working on some "quiet" scenes for my new book. December's playlist is a mix of hot cocoa burning your tongue and salty sea breeze whipping up your hair.
Read moreTom Robbins: Jitterbug Advice
Tom Robbins offers some fantastic advice via one of my favorite novels, Jitterbug Perfume.
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Check out one of my favorite author videos with novelist Nicole Krauss.
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