Writing from the Self
Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self. Cyril Connolly, 1933.
The Gift of the Public Domain
Important works will come into the public domain on Jan. 1, 2019. Let them inspire you.
Historical Fiction and Language
As I write my historical novel, I become more aware of the challenge of selecting the right words for the time period in which my novel is set, namely WWII. Recently, in a critique group, a member flagged the word “partner,” which I’d used to describe the man who is in a relationship with my […]
More Mergers, Fewer Traditional Options
I refer readers to https://bit.ly/2BYHXoh, “Centrello Details Crown Reorg,” the latest in traditional publisher mergers, this one a merger of Random House and Crown Publishing. According to the article, “the structure, editorial direction, and imprint teams of the Random House publishing programs are unchanged,” but I wonder for how long. This is the business of […]
Non-binary Gender Pronouns
Lately, I’ve been considering non-binary gender pronouns and how they might infuse my writing. First, https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34901704 (which includes the image) takes you to an article about non-binary gender pronouns. Also, there’s a quick tip list created in collaboration with Melinda Lee, Assistant Director, Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life, at the University of […]