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November 26, 2009
 

Write What You Want to Read - Brian Yansky

Monday, September 7, 2009

Write What You Want to Read

Here's one of my favorite quotes about writing. It's from J.D. Salinger's SEYMOUR, AN INTRODUCTION. Seymour is writing to his younger brother, Buddy, who is a budding (sorry) writer.

via brianyansky.blogspot.com

I dare you to read this wonderful J.D. Salinger quote and NOT get excited about your writing.

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October 26, 2009
 

Annie Dillard and the Writing Life by Alexander Chee - The Morning News

Personal Essays

Annie Dillard and the Writing Life

Writers aren’t born, they’re made—from practice, reading, and a lot of caffeine. And sometimes tutelage. Novelist ALEXANDER CHEE recounts studying with Annie Dillard, learning lessons from a master.

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Wonderful essay. Highly recommended.

http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/personal_essays/annie_dillard_and_the_writing_life.php

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