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Book Review: Writing With Power by Peter Elbow
This book contains some of the best writing advice I have read in years.
Read More »What Authors Annie Dillard And Peter Elbow Can Teach You About Writing – Part 1
"The line of words is a hammer. You hammer against the walls of your house" - Annie Dillard
Read More »Thinking About The Writing Life and Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard
I sometimes wanted to scream: “Can’t you just get back to the plot and move on with it?”
Read More »Interview with Donald E. Westlake, Author of What’s So Funny?
"Reality is stranger than fiction because God doesn't have to worry about being plausible."
Read More »Rama, Writing, and Me
It is never too late to start fulfilling your dharma or to do what you are supposed to do.
Read More »Lost And Found In Translation
"Words Without Borders" is an example of how to celebrate the diversity of the world.
Read More »Advice To Writers: Getting Started
Everyone is different, and there is no one right time or place for everyone to write.
Read More »Reflecting On My Al Gore Encounter
How often would I get a chance to meet and interview a president I'd voted for?
Read More »Interview with Jason Leopold, Author of News Junkie – Part 2
"My parents signed a waiver... stating that everything I wrote was true, and that they wouldn’t sue" - Jason Leopold
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