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Biographer Walter Isaacson asks the digital community for help in editing his next book; writer George Saunders discusses his techniques for crafting short stories; Wendy Lesser on the role of literature in contemporary society; and other news.
Donna Tartt’s novel The Goldfinch has caused a spike in ticket sales at the Frick Museum; Paul Theroux reads “The Letter Writers” by British author Elizabeth Taylor; Dorothea Lasky discusses the power of poetry; and other news.
Dominic Smith examines the growing number of novelists in America; author Theo Pauline Nestor offers writing tips for 2014; novelist Mary Kay Zuravleff parodies self-promotion; and other news.
Salon examines the year’s most underrated books; novelist Sebastian Faulks discusses why literary novels make poor films; Jason Diamond on the most anticipated books of 2014; and other news.
Nadine Gordimer remembers the life and soul of Nelson Mandela; Ursula K. Le Guin discusses the art of writing fiction; book marketing predictions for 2014; and other news.
Google's scanning technology proves susceptible to human error; the Huffington Post honors Joan Didion's birthday; Amazon's new imprint to publish short fiction exclusively; and other news.
The New Yorker discusses the gratifying experience of writing successful metaphors; Tom Wolfe’s manuscripts and letters sell for $2 million; Denise Kiernan explains why book lovers should support independent bookstores; and other news.
Natalie Bakopoulos explains the art of reviewing books; novelist Norman Rush discusses men in literature; Guernica explores the power of storytelling; and other news.
