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GREAT GATSBY Trailer (2012) Movie HD (by...

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:19:52 -0400

GREAT GATSBY Trailer (2012) Movie HD (by MovieclipsCOMINGSOON)

Not exactly how I’d imagined it when I read and fell in love with Gatsby as a teenager, but still. Exciting.

All About Advances | Rachelle Gardner

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:22:51 -0400

An advance is a “pre-payment” of the royalties the publisher expects you to earn on your book.

A handy, straightforward overview of advances. Important information to know if you’re looking to get your writing published.

(via Watersones announces deal to sell Kindle — EBOOK...

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:27:16 -0400

(via Watersones announces deal to sell Kindle — EBOOK MAGAZINE)

A lot of pontificating but no actual substance on what this deal entails beyond, ‘We’re flogging Kindles in Waterstones.’

"Surprising how many people talk about how Amazon is ‘removing middlemen’ without seeming..."

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:21:23 -0400

“Surprising how many people talk about how Amazon is ‘removing middlemen’ without seeming to realise that Amazon is a middleman.”

- Twitter / @BenedictEvans

On Monday, I was Queen for a Day as part of our Challenge 2012...

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:50:36 -0400

On Monday, I was Queen for a Day as part of our Challenge 2012 campaign we’re running at The Workshop. We’re raising money for two awesome young divers who come from disadvantaged parts of Sheffield.

(via how a book is born (because you kids love the infographics)...

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:56:50 -0400

(via how a book is born (because you kids love the infographics) | Weldon Owen)

I really rather like this.

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:10:16 -0400

I really rather like this.

On the edition of 9 November 1979, hosted by Tim Rice, a...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:38:50 -0400

On the edition of 9 November 1979, hosted by Tim Rice, a discussion was held about the then-new film Monty Python’s Life of Brian, which been banned by many local councils and caused protests throughout the world with accusations that it was blasphemous. To argue in favour of this accusation were broadcaster and noted Christian Malcolm Muggeridge and Mervyn Stockwood (the then Bishop of Southwark). In its defence were two members of the Monty Python team, John Cleese and Michael Palin.

I found this fascinating and unbelievably frustrating in equal measure. Although much kudos to Cleese and Palin for retaining their composure.

websitesforwriters: Freedom - Internet Blocking Productivity...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:23:36 -0400

websitesforwriters:

Freedom - Internet Blocking Productivity Software

Freedom is the world-famous app that locks you away from the ‘net so you can be productive. If the internet is distracting you from your work, Freedom might be the best 10 dollars you’ll ever spend.

Pretty much the only thing that got me through the most difficult points of writing my novel. It turns off your internet connection and makes it a complete pain in the arse to turn it back on again until the time limit has elapsed. This is a good thing.

I won’t say it again as that’s me talking in the second blockquote. A simple, but extremely effective app.

The Leaked Pulitzer Fiction Memos : The New Yorker

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:45:15 -0400

The Leaked Pulitzer Fiction Memos : The New Yorker:

Very good.

Everything my novel is not. Very intentionally.

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:50 -0400

Everything my novel is not. Very intentionally.

"I think sometimes that i just wander around the world pulling a rag & bone cart, filing it with..."

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:29:26 -0400

“I think sometimes that i just wander around the world pulling a rag & bone cart, filing it with stuff and waiting for a book to dump it all in.”

- curiously… | mark haddon

What a lovely way of putting it.

(via On Poetry & Programming - (37signals)) Poetry looks...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:05:44 -0400

(via On Poetry & Programming - (37signals))

Poetry looks just like code. If you’ve got glaucoma.

John Wood & Paul Harrison “One more kilometre”...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:57:00 -0400

John Wood & Paul Harrison “One more kilometre” on Vimeo

I have no idea what the point of this is but I do find it rather mesmerising.

somethingchanged: The contents of an ostrich’s stomach,...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:00:55 -0400

somethingchanged:

The contents of an ostrich’s stomach, retrieved after it died in the London Zoo in 1942, including a lace handkerchief, a buttoned glove, a length of rope, a plain handkerchief (probably a man’s), assorted copper coins, metal tacks, staples and hooks, and a four-inch nail - a step too far, and the cause of death. Via explore-blog.

That’s incredible. And a short story waiting to be written.

100 Inspiring, Educational Videos for Writers

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:48:20 -0400

100 Inspiring, Educational Videos for Writers:

websitesforwriters:

Just found this. Not technically a website, more a webpage, but a handy one at that.

The Subaltern

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:42:21 -0400

The Subaltern:

websitesforwriters:

Blog by author Nikesh Shukla that features an ace podcast of interviews with equally ace writers, including the marvellous Ed Hogan, ex-football team colleague and fine writer.

Websites for writers

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:52:08 -0400

Websites for writers:

An independent directory of online writing resources, from blogs, advice and news outlets to writing applications, bookshops and workspaces. Take off your shoes, make yourself at home and start poking around. I’ll put the kettle on.

If I could be arsed, I’d find out if all these were true....

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:30:58 -0400

If I could be arsed, I’d find out if all these were true. As in from Shakespeare.

A Case Of The Blurbs

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:29:12 -0400

A Case Of The Blurbs:

Latest episode of the Write for Your Life podcast in which I talk about the trials and tribulations of writing a blurb for one’s awesome novel. You should listen to it.