Category: anecdotes

October 24, 2011

anecdotes/writing about writing

The Aspiring Writer

This is a response to Melissa’s post about the case of the “aspiring” writer and the interesting discussion that ensued. Let me know what you think of it. First off, I do agree with the point made that it devalues the authority of the writer. Especially today, when writers seem to...

October 19, 2011

anecdotes/writing about writing

Growing into a Reader

This may surprise you, but I wasn’t always the most voracious reader. In fact, as a child, I didn’t really feel compelled to pick up books outside the classroom at all. I didn’t hang out at libraries, and I didn’t fall asleep late at night drooling on the pages. I...