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READING THE GAMES
We’ll Always Have Books About Paris
Olympic records come and go, but…
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Jun 29
Why I Judge Books By Their Covers
I’m far from the only critic who does it, and failing to anticipate…
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Why Critics Don’t Want To Read Your Self-Published Book
My reasons may have nothing to do with your…
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Why I Don’t Count The Books I Read
What you read matters more than how much, and turning it into a…
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When Your Writing Career Capsizes
Five lessons from survivors of shipwrecks, plane crashes, and other…
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Jul 9, 2023
A VANITY METRIC
Good Riddance To Top Writer Tags
Medium should fix or kill those empty…
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Mar 19, 2023
ASK A WRITING COACH
What Should You Say On The Cover Of Your Novel?
Tips from a Penguin…
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Feb 15, 2023
Does A Book Pass The ‘Page 69 Test’?
It’s a quick way to tell whether you want to read a book — and…
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Jan 24, 2023
SPIES AND SCHOOLGIRLS
Cool Books About Scotland
Three classics have inspired and…
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Dec 28, 2022
Three Ways To Be Authentic Online
Try these New Year’s resolutions inspired by the virtual reality
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