This guest post comes to us by way of one of our eNotes educators, wordprof. Besides serving as one of our literary experts, having written two books on drama and worked for Purdue University, wordprof has much to share for …
Category: Writing
Happy 109th Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Theodor Geisel, best known to fans as Dr. Seuss, would have been 109 years old on March 2. He is beloved for his intricate rhymes and curious, inimitable style. But Dr. Seuss was about more than a curious turn of …
Happy Birthday, Toni Morrison
Today, February 18, marks the 82nd birthday of Toni Morrison. Morrison was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for her novel Beloved. She is the United States’ only living literary Nobel Prize winner (awarded to her in 1993). Morrison was …
Having a Ball at the MOTH
Last week I caught a live show called “The Moth.” Perhaps you’ve heard of it? It’s a little like a live version of This American Life–ordinary people (some aspiring writers and performers, many not) headline a show in which they each have …
Quoth “The Raven”: It’s My Birthday! Poe’s Poem turns 168
Yesterday marked the anniversary of the publication Edgar Allan Poe‘s classic, creepy poem “The Raven.” Although there is some dispute, the first publication of the work is generally attributed to The New York Mirror. The poem made Poe a star, but …
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Writer’s Spaces, Places, and Advice About Writing
“It starts with this: put your desk in the corner, and every time you sit down there to write, remind yourself why it isn’t in the middle of the room. Life isn’t a support system for art. It’s the other …
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Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases of 2013
Though I’m still reeling to catch up on the great new releases of 2012, and though I already have a set list of books to tackle as my New Year’s resolution, I’m already salivating over the following sneak previews that …
Top Ten Self-Deprecating Quotes from Authors
The literary world is a pretentious place, right? You wouldn’t think so judging by these ten quotes from authors playfully poking fun at their success. Who knew the Paris Review was such a popular venue in which to be self-deprecating? …