“Who’s on first?” “This is it.” “Uh, what?” An imagined conversation in line for the new Michael Jackson movie.
“Demand whether something even EXISTS anymore. This trick works equally well for concepts (i.e., patriotism) and objects (i.e., peanuts).” This and more tips from a schmoozer’s guide to literary gatherings.
OMGZ Twilight Barbie! Bella and Edward! As Barbies! Insert joke here about plastic genitalia/chastity/etc.
I thought this article was about well-rounded heroines in fiction, as in a well-rounded personality. But, no, they’re talking about a well-rounded body. And they’re calling it “chunk lit.”
Free goodies! The London Review of Books has its 21st issue available for free download.
Raymond Carver hated the very experimentation in fiction that is vital to the life of the short story.
Can sex still sell? I’m thinking yes.
Atwood’s advice to emerging writers: persist, invent critics, write vampire cookbooks.
Can poetry be profitable? PoetrySpeaks is a new website that offers up poetry for purchase.
Evidence of Everything Exploding is a digital poetry game, with explosions.
Aaaand a pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the week:
