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The Human Typewriter Project
The Human Typewriter Project. Exactly what you think it is. via Quipsologies
Posted in Art, Asides, Literature Also tagged typewriter, typography
I’d rather write bad
I wrote bad because writing good definitely did me no good. (Dorothy Porter, Australian Humanities Review)
Most novels make most poets cringe
It is ironic that Laird, also a novelist, has set up the strawman of television (and, oddly radio, that most literate of mediums) to pose as the enemy of poetry in our age, when, in fact, it is clear that is is the novel that has done the most damage to poetry’s reputation. It is [...]
Short attention span publishing
“Around 1000 characters, give or take a few, is a very managable size, perfect for reading on the go with mobile devices. Its also a perfect length for writers to kick out new, innovative concepts quickly and frequently.” – via Chris Webb | hat tip @eve11. Read the rest of the piece.
Posted in Asides, Books Also tagged publishing
The Spirits Behind the Writers
The Spirits behind the writers Horace reports that the 5th century Athenian poet Cratinus, in a light-hearted defense of his famed intemperance, declared, “No verse can give pleasure for long, nor last, that is written by water drinkers.” Cratinus wasn’t entirely kidding: Legend says he died of grief upon seeing a full cask of [...]
Posted in Asides Also tagged Literature, Poetry, spirits, wine
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