We Need to Talk About Kevin is known as the book about the school massacre, but it’s really much more
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Before I started reading Kitchens of the Great Midwest I’d already heard that it was “quirky” and had an unusual
Continue readingWriting advice from Story Genius
Even if you think that you’ve read all the books on writing out there, Story Genius by Lisa Cron might still teach
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Something occurred to me while reading Writing the Breakout Novel: Maybe I should stop reading books about writing, because they
Continue readingOn not trying hard enough to become a novelist
As soon as I finished reading On Becoming a Novelist by John Gardner I felt like shit. Not because the
Continue readingFriday Reads: No Plot? No Problem!
Every year during the month of November, I’m amazed at how divided people seem to be on NaNoWriMo (National Novel
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“I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.”
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It’s that time of year again. National Novel Writing Month starts today and I’m an official participant. This is my third
Continue readingFriday Reads: Half-Blood Blues
Sometimes I avoid reading books that have won or been nominated for a bunch of awards. I find you go
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