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Why We Write: Life Seems Inconceivably Rich
Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease more than two years ago, an author considers the many inspirations that have kept him writing in the face of tremendous challenge.
Jason Segel Cast as David Foster Wallace, Heather Havrilesky on Nora Ephron, and More
Jason Segel will play David Foster Wallace in a new film adaptation; author and poet John Yau considers John Ashbery’s contributions to art criticism; Barnes & Noble’s chairman sells two million shares of his company's stock; and other news.
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New Judith Regan Imprint, Memoir in the Age of Twitter, and More
Phaidon has hired Judith Regan to head a new multimedia imprint; the National Library of Norway intends to scan every Norwegian book in existence; a Charles Bukowski-themed bar will open this Friday in California; and other news.
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The Power of Metaphors, Tom Wolfe, Independent Bookstores, and More
The New Yorker discusses the gratifying experience of writing successful metaphors; Tom Wolfe’s manuscripts and letters sell for $2 million; Denise Kiernan explains why book lovers should support independent bookstores; and other news.
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Self-Publishing, Neil Gaiman, National Book Awards, Rejection Letters, and More
Peter Winkler addresses the harsh realities of self-publishing; BuzzFeed breaks down Neil Gaiman’s popularity; Boris Kachka on the National Book Awards; a look at rejection letters; and other news.
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National Book Award Winners, Working for Tina Brown, NaNoWriMo Posters, and More
Underdog wins fiction category at National Book Awards and more awards ceremony analysis; fifty books that define the past five years in literature; inspirational NaNoWriMo posters; Tina Brown; and other news.
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Revisiting E. L. Doctorow’s Ragtime, Eleanor Catton on The Luminaries, Anonymous Writers, and More
In the Millions, Bill Morris explores why Ragtime is a classic American novel; 2013 Man Booker Prize-winner Eleanor Catton discusses writing techniques; the New Yorker psychoanalyzes anonymous writers; and other news.
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Charlie Rose Speaks With Novelist Donna Tartt, Poetic Kitsch, and More
According to Bowker, self-published books rose 59 percent last year; Daniel Tiffany explores the uses and pitfalls of poetic kitsch; on CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose spoke with novelist Donna Tartt about her influences and inspiration; and other news.
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Elevated Platforms: Making Sense of Self-Publishing Options
With an increasing number of self-publishing platforms available online, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. This roundup of available services will help make sense of the options.