Strictly Writing: "Fifty Things I've Learned About The Literary Life"

"Fifty Things I've Learned About The Literary Life"

Apologies for the cop-outedness in the compilation of this post, but when I read this I immediately wanted to share it with you all...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/dec/18/fifty-literary-life-robert-mccrum

And A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to everybody!

3 comments:

Sandra Davies said...: Thank you.; 20 December 2011 at 06:49
chillcat said...: I read this the other day and was a bit miffed. Do you agree with Number 39: Small publishers are small for a good reason?

I don't!; 20 December 2011 at 10:06
DT said...: We demand extra lines for 2012! Have a great and creative festive season.; 20 December 2011 at 22:50

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