If you don't know The Loft, it's an amazing resource for writers in Minneapolis. It was founded by my agent, Marly Rusoff, more than four decades ago in the second floor space above her bookstore, and is now one of the nation’s leading independent literary centers. I got a lovely … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Isabel Allende on Writing
Today's quote, just because I like it: Writing is a process, a journey into memory and the soul." - Isabel Allende … [Read more...]
Joyce Maynard on Believing
Last but not least at the luncheon table last week was Joyce Maynard. I'd met Joyce before, but never had much of a chance to chat. It was a real treat getting to know her better. Today's quote comes from her novel, Labor Day: If you act like something’s too hard, it will be." … [Read more...]
23 Tips from Aaron Sorkin’s Screenwriting Master Class
I recently participated in Aaron Sorkin's online screenwriting master class, which I highly recommend for any story writer -- it is more about story than about the particularities of screenwriting. And here are a few of my notes from the class, put here so I'll be able to … [Read more...]
Lalita Tademy on Having Plans
I was blown away when Lalita Tademy, author of the Oprah pick Cane River, showed up at my hometown reading of my first novel. I was so flustered that I signed my reading copy of my novel for my friend Ellen Sussman, who brought her along. I've come to adore her, as a person and a … [Read more...]
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