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Author Donald Ray Pollock Explains How He Left His Dayjob [ThePublishingSpot]Know More Media - Writing / Speaking - Jun 13, 2008 Writing is a scary field--it requires lots of work with little rewards, it's tough to break in, and worst of all, there isn't an ounce of job security. Despite all these risks, author Donald Ray Pollock left his solid … Also tagged: five easy questions, mfa programs, day jobs, writing advice |
ThePublishingSpot - Jun 13, 2008
Writing is a scary field--it requires lots of work with little rewards, it's tough to break in, and worst of all, there isn't an ounce of job security. Despite all these risks, author Donald Ray Pollock left his solid …
Also tagged: five easy questions, mfa programs, day jobs, writing advice
Know More Media - Writing / Speaking - Jun 12, 2008
"It was 1 o’clock in the morning on a rainy Sunday, and Sharon was sitting at the kitchen table debating whether or not to stuff another slice of American cheese into her mouth when Aunt Joan called.” That's an …
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ThePublishingSpot - Jun 12, 2008
"It was 1 o’clock in the morning on a rainy Sunday, and Sharon was sitting at the kitchen table debating whether or not to stuff another slice of American cheese into her mouth when Aunt Joan called.” That's an …
Also tagged: agent, five easy questions, how to find an agent, agent query
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Donald Ray Pollock Show You How To Revise Your Work Despite the Bad Influences of the Internet AgeThePublishingSpot - Jun 11, 2008 The Internet has ruined my revision skills. First of all, the pace of the web makes me rush and make mizdakes in spelling and gramma. Even worse, when I go sit at the writing desk and work on my novel, my mind is … Also tagged: short stories, editing, revision, five easy questions |
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Donald Ray Pollock Show You How To Revise Your Work Despite the Bad Influences of the Internet Age [ThePublishingSpot]Know More Media - Writing / Speaking - Jun 11, 2008 The Internet has ruined my revision skills. First of all, the pace of the web makes me rush and make mizdakes in spelling and gramma. Even worse, when I go sit at the writing desk and work on my novel, my mind is … Also tagged: short stories, editing, revision, five easy questions |
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Donald Ray Pollock Show You How To Revise Your Work in the Internet AgeThePublishingSpot - Jun 11, 2008 The Internet has ruined my revision skills. First of all, the pace of the web makes me rush and make mizdakes in spelling and gramma. Even worse, when I go sit at the writing desk and work on my novel, my mind is … Also tagged: short stories, editing, revision, five easy questions |
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"This wasn’t some romantic life, or James Frey tough guy-type life" : Author Donald Ray Pollock on Character CreationThePublishingSpot - Jun 10, 2008 "Standing in his underwear in front of the faded pink duplex that he and Geraldine rented, Del came out of a blackout while taking a leak in the dead August grass." You don't meet characters like that everyday, but … Also tagged: short stories, characters, five easy questions, characterization |
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"This wasn’t some romantic life, or James Frey tough guy-type life" : Author Donald Ray Pollock on Character Creation [ThePublishingSpot]Know More Media - Writing / Speaking - Jun 10, 2008 "Standing in his underwear in front of the faded pink duplex that he and Geraldine rented, Del came out of a blackout while taking a leak in the dead August grass." You don't meet characters like that everyday, but … Also tagged: short stories, characters, five easy questions, characterization |
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Author Donald Ray Pollock on the Pros and Cons of the MFA ExperienceThePublishingSpot - Jun 9, 2008 Some writers think MFA's are artsy-craftsy factories while others see writing school as a ticket out of their day-job routine. Our special guest this week is Donald Ray Pollock, one of the most inspiring examples for … Also tagged: five easy questions, mfa programs, writing workshops |