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- Plotting His Next Big Break
Eric Monte did some great things, and he tried to pull some fast ones (yes, we had an encounter with him). And this is a sad story. Here’s hoping he puts it all together. - The BookExpo America/Writer’s Digest Books Writer’s Conference
You know what they say — there’s nothing like DC in the springtime. Also, it’s not a bad price! - At Beckett’s Centenary, His American Discoverer Looks Back
Behind every great writer is the person who opens the world’s eyes. Let us laud the editor who brought Samuel Beckett to America. - HarperCollins Hits the Digital NewsStand
We’re going to refrain from suggesting that HC learn from the warehousing disasters of other publishers…after all, what can go wrong in a digital warehou–nevermind. The goal is 10,000 books by June, front and back list. If they pull it off, we have new - The Unbinding: An exclusive Slate novel. By Walter Kirn
We expect to see lots more in the way of novel experiments (as well as experimental novels) in the coming months and years. Get your foot in the door early, that’s our advice. - What would George Orwell say?
A word without George Orwell is like a world without quotable quotes. Or something like that. - Stop Going to the Refrigerator and Start (Screen)Writing [MBToolbox]
Joke! You can keep going to the refrigerator if you want.