For its newest book, Simon & Schuster has acquired the true life story of a…cat.

A breakdown of common problems found in debut novels.

Some tips on overcoming creative block, via kottke.

Edward who? Werewolves are so hot right now.

“Famous Quotes from Shakespeare Altered to Describe My Everyday Life.” Some choice quotes:

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose leaves a nasty stain on corduroy. A good bleach. O happy dagger!

That her veggie and her hot dog are touching the young lady doth protest too much.

Liking right now: Rejection Digest, a sort of happy afterlife for otherwise rejected stories.

Also liking right now: FictionDaily, which links to new works of fiction every day in three different categories (long/short/genre). Via The Millions.

Aaaand because it’s Wednesday and you need a pick-me-up, here is George Orwell’s 1984 as a Brazilian puppet show:

Via Boing Boing.