It took Jimmy Kimmel to prove Americans don’t read
After PBS released a poll that noted that the favorite novel of most Americans was To Kill a Mocking Bird, late night show host Jimmy Kimmel called PBS, “PBS”. Practically bullshit?… Read more »
Margaret Atwood on getting started in fiction writing
Writing can be a wonderful journey, or a terrible slog. For many writers, certain plot points, sentence structure, character development, dialogue, intention, or even making time to write can put an obstacle the… Read more »
Stephen King’s satirical writing advice
Tips from the master of horror.… Read more »
Love mermaids, Krampus, or dragons? This exhibit is for you
“The Papal Ass” and other olden horrors are on view now at the library’s exhibit De Monstris. … Read more »
John Updike’s writing advice is something all writers should try
John Updike’s advice to young writers might seem blindingly obvious, but it’s very solid and practical. In this nearly two-minute video the author highlighted lots of insightful nuggets of getting… Read more »
Isabel Allende’s short but insightful advice to young writers
Some of the best advice isn’t long-winded or over wordy. Instead, it’s short, brief, and to the point. Chilean novelist Isabel Allende is the master of brevity when it comes to dishing the… Read more »
Writing advice from Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens was a profound intellectual. From his hard-hitting barbs and astonishingly clear-cut articulations, Hitchens was a master of words. In that spirit, check out this sharp video of Hitchens… Read more »
Martin Amis on writing a great sentence
A great sentence is everything. One line can be utterly transformative–picking the reader up and setting them down in a completely different place–and captivating. Martin Amis gave some terrific advice… Read more »
John Bunn was wrongly convicted of murder, now he’s building libraries in prisons
As a teenager, John Bunn was wrongly convicted of murder. After 17 years in jail, he spent the next decade on parole and fought for his exoneration. Now, after 27… Read more »
We need to talk about college with Jacques Berlinerblau
In just under two weeks, we’re excited to be publishing Jacques Berlinerblau’s Campus Confidential: How College Works—Or Doesn’t—For Professors, Parents, and Students. And because we’d like you to be excited, too, we’ve… Read more »