Here at eNotes, we would NEVER let Halloween pass without a few good scares from the masters of horror! Let’s all take a break from the tedious terror of government shutdowns and 404 Errors of the new healthcare law and …
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What You Read Over Summer Vacation: Readers Respond to eNotes
Remember, just a few months ago, when the summer seemed endless and our Loyal Blog Readers were asked what books were going into beach bags and which were being chucked in the backseats of cars? Some were novels recommended by …
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ZZZZzzzz: Ten Books We Couldn’t Finish
My home is filled with books. Books on shelves, books overflowing shelves, books on my nightstand, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, on the floor. Most I manage to get through, if not always enjoy. I am a big believer …
The Daily Rituals of Ten of the World’s Most Creative People
Do you have a daily ritual when you write? I don’t know of a single writer who does not. Maybe it’s summoning the Muse…everything must be just so if there is any hope of words appearing on paper. Most of us are …
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Fifteen Tips for Writers from Ernest Hemingway, Anne Lamott, and Stephen King
Of the many good things about being a writer… The pay! The fame! The constant attention… If you believe any of that, you are not a writer. But one of the GOOD things about writing, or really, any of the …
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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 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? …