Meandering Through a Literary Life
A series in which I read books on required reading lists and discuss their merits. John Green’s Looking for Alaska appeared on the most required reading lists of any other contemporary YA. I was familiar with both John Green and his books before starting this series. Like most people my age, I’ve seen Paper Towns … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot about contemporary fiction novels that have actually changed my life. Here’s the list with explanation.
These three creative writing strategies will help you write and finish a tightly constructed and satisfying novel.
The Grapes of Wrath is a great American classic that should be read by all, but it should not be required reading in high school. Read on to find out why.
Read this ebook-length worldbuilding guide for writers by an established author. It’s perfect for both beginning and advanced writers.
I’ve published over 10 books by self-publishing through Amazon. I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. This is a list of the 10 things I wish I knew before self-publishing.
A series in which I read books on required reading lists and discuss their merits. Ask anyone in the US to name a book they had to read in school, and they will probably say: To Kill a Mockingbird. Ask them to tell you what it’s about, and they will probably mumble something about Scout … Read more
Amazon has a lot of money. I wish this was a paid advertisement for their newest series: The Romanoffs. But it’s not. This is an honest review. First off, it’s really good on every level. The acting, the originality of the writing, the filming, their thematic choices, the pacing, and the choice of a constant stream … Read more
I know this title is a bit misleading, but this is the same as I’ve done for the past ten years. These are my favorite books I read in 2018. Most of them were not published in 2018. Best Literary Fiction: Less by Andrew Sean Greer The novel opens with Less as a failed novelist, … Read more
I’ve noticed this strange trend in the prose style of novels, and I’ve wondered why it’s happening. I finally realized that the prevalence of social media is almost certainly the culprit. I won’t try to write a whole thesis on the history of this type of thing, but I think it’s pretty commonly accepted that … Read more