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[...] From MFA to Pulitzer in 22 Years,’ After the MFA (13 September 2006 and 25 September 2006): part one and part [...]
View ArticleComment on Whatever You Do, Stay in the Room by kathleen
Ron Carlson recentaly spoke in Boston at The Muse and the Marketplace conference sponsored by Grubb Street (a wonderful supportive writing community). His stay in the the room message resonated with...
View ArticleComment on Interview with Edward P. Jones: From MFA to Pulitzer in 22 Years...
Thank you for this wonderful interview. As an aspiring novelist myself, I have only recently discovered Mr. Jones. And, as I work my way through his work, I find myself becoming more and more obsessed...
View ArticleComment on Why Failing at Nanowrimo Was a Good Thing (For Me) by GEP
I think this is the best lesson I learned from NaNoWriMo. The truth is, every writer will have projects that fail or fall short.
View ArticleComment on A Small List of Things I Wish I Had Known Ten Years Ago by Vince
Even though this blog was posted several years ago, I’ve found it very helpful. Thank you. Deciding to go to a “powerhouse” and rack up debt vs a secluded but cost friendly school has been my biggest...
View ArticleComment on Yes, I Don’t Update Very Much, But Follow Me? by PatrickAndersonJr
Just wanted to say this site is currently giving me a lot to think about and hope for. Just finished my MFA in August and am currently in the process of relocating to New York to try and get my foot in...
View ArticleComment on Yes, I Don’t Update Very Much, But Follow Me? by Gordon
Patrick, thanks for leaving your comment. Glad to hear that you find the content useful. Good luck in New York. If there’s anything I can do to help, let me know. -gordon
View ArticleComment on Why Failing at Nanowrimo Was a Good Thing (For Me) by Deb
Thank you. I needed to read this. A few years ago, my first “no expectations” Nano experience was terrific, but this year I didn’t finish and felt like a loser. I needed someone to put this in...
View ArticleComment on Overcoming the Urge to Quit by Eric
Hi Gordon, Just found your blog and this post. You’re not alone. I’ve been like grrlpup. Graduated college with high hopes and plans and….. Here it is 25 years later and I’ve written nothing. Plenty of...
View ArticleComment on Interview with Edward P. Jones (Part 2): A Star in the Sky to...
I know I’m on the late side in responding to this interview, but it was a great read! Thank you. You said your new mantra is: “the colonel, his father, and the ice.” Well, my new mantra is “Jack and...
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