My Favorite Writers’ Favorite Books: John Hodgman
Like Will Ferrell or Amy Sedaris, it seemed like John Hodgman was creating a new kind of humor. We had no idea what he was going to do next, but…
My Favorite Writers’ Favorite Books: George Saunders
George Saunders is an uber-favorite: kind, brilliant, hard-working. I've never met anyone who said a bad word about him, and he was very generous when I met him outside a…
My Favorite Writers’ Favorite Books: Susan Orlean
Susan Orlean is a force. The author of The Library Book, The Orchid Thief, and Rin Tin Tin. I once got to sit near Susan Orlean, after an event at…
10 Books of Poetry for People Who Aren’t “Poetry People”
When you think of poetry, you probably think of the things that come up when I looked for stock images for "poetry." Feather quills. Roses. Soft focus dreamscapes. I like…
10 of The Best Books in First Person
First person can be a tricky road, but when it's done well, we are along for the ride, no questions asked. You've probably read a few first-person classics in school,…
A Year of Craft – 12 Wonder Craft Books
Craft books are an essential part of any writer's reading regime. Don't let your ego get you all excited about "being self-taught." There are instructions. Read them. Here are…
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5 Books to Give You an Edge as a Freelancer
If there's one thing I know about being a freelancer, it's that the C players are not going to make it. You can be a C player in a corporate…