Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of William Faulkner's death on July 6, 1962. So why, you may ask, would I write about an author who's been dead for fifty years? Here's why: I grew up thirty miles from Oxford, Mississippi, practically in Mr. Faulkner's shadow. I vaguely remember the hoopla when Intruder in the Dust … Continue reading Count No-Count, Mr. Bill, Pappy . . .
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Read It and Weep (Not), Part 2: The Writer’s Role
“We all end up needing thick skin, to an extent, but also need to be able to trade work with peers whose advice we know will push us, in an environment of trust!” —from Elissa Field: comment on Read It and Weep (Not), June 21, 2012 "If you're like most writers, no single thing will help your writing … Continue reading Read It and Weep (Not), Part 2: The Writer’s Role
Read It and Weep (Not)
I've been thinking about critiques—how to give and receive them. An online group I belong to, an offshoot of the My Name Is Not Bob Platform Challenge (April 2012), has bonded as an active, online community, and now we're looking for ways we might support each other. One way is through "reading and responding" to each other's work. … Continue reading Read It and Weep (Not)
Gerry Wilson 