A while ago I read an essay/article/rant online re a fantasy author / series and I'd like to read it again but google is failing me because I can't remember any specifics.
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posted by fearfulsymmetry
on Apr 23, 2013 -
2 answers
For the last few years, I have reviewed every book I read on Goodreads, just for my own edification. I read a lot. I have written
a lot. Is there a better use to put this content to?
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posted by restless_nomad
on Mar 16, 2013 -
25 answers
As a reader of fiction (especially if you're a devotee of
speculative fiction), how much do you like detailed descriptions and/or lists as part of the story? What if the story switches between detail and expediency?
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posted by batmonkey
on Dec 28, 2012 -
12 answers
What are the legal rights and obligations of someone reading aloud in public from a published book?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 24, 2012 -
5 answers
I would like access to a supplemental resource for a textbook that I purchased, for non-school-related use, but only instructors for a course can have access.
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posted by zeek321
on Dec 6, 2012 -
3 answers
There's a particular sort of humor writer I like. Can you recommend more books in this style? Mid-century, writing about domestic matters, female, personal.
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posted by The corpse in the library
on Nov 30, 2012 -
15 answers
I just got an offer to publish my first novel. I know very little about the publishing industry and the business aspect of being an author. Help!
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posted by inire
on Oct 22, 2012 -
13 answers
I am looking for literary works about mountains. I imagine they exist, because being in mountains and climbing them and seeing everything from up high is such a powerful experience. I know there are movies about this (for instance the silent ones by
Arnold Franck), and I suppose there must be an equivalent in writing. Ideally, they would be rather lyrical or poetic texts. Any ideas, hive-mind?
posted by MrMisterio
on Sep 14, 2012 -
21 answers
After enjoying a
1920 screenwriting book by the flapper humorist Anita Loos, I am wondering what other pre-WW2 writing advice books might be fun and interesting to read. Any suggestions?
posted by steinsaltz
on Jul 27, 2012 -
15 answers
I like talking about books and writing, mostly literary fiction and genre fiction with a slant toward slipstream-style SF. Where can I find a group in Chicago to meet people like me?
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posted by deathpanels
on Mar 30, 2012 -
2 answers
F. Scott FitzgeraldFilter: "Everyone's youth is a dream, a form of chemical madness." I've seen this quote attributed to F. Scott. Did he actually say it?
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posted by toomuchkatherine
on Nov 28, 2011 -
4 answers
I am writing a story about an artist who is held captive on the condition of creating a work for the captor. I want to know what other works in the same sub-genre are like.
Can you suggest some books and movies with a similar motif, especially where a captive is expected to do something for the captor as a condition of their release?
Thanks!
posted by Atrahasis
on Nov 14, 2011 -
21 answers
How should I manage my workflow for researching and writing a nonfiction book using Evernote and other tools?
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posted by incandescentman
on Oct 16, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm really good at predicting the end of most movies and books. I easily see foreshadowing, symbolism, and archetypes. How can I parlay this skill into a creative job?
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posted by dchrssyr
on Oct 2, 2011 -
27 answers
Which novels and short stories, from any genre, since WWII, have been the most influential on prose style in "literary fiction"?
posted by shivohum
on Aug 26, 2011 -
19 answers
What politically neutral book(s) should I read on multiculturalism and Islam, immigration/integration politics and/or ethnic/religious tensions in Europe?
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posted by goodnewsfortheinsane
on Jul 25, 2011 -
11 answers
Can anyone point me towards examples of authors (or other artists) who have produced work with a theme that runs contrary to their own established political or social views?
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posted by MShades
on May 27, 2011 -
26 answers
I'd like to read some sharp, simple fiction writing to improve my academic essays -- what would I like?
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posted by EmilyFlew
on Feb 21, 2011 -
26 answers
In what English movies or books would I most likely be exposed to new words? Any genre and time-period.
posted by keith0718
on Feb 3, 2011 -
34 answers
Help Me Assemble an Architectural Reading List Filter: looking for written works by notable architects which are intended as introductions to or overviews of the 'proper' practice of architecture, as the author sees it.
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posted by brightghost
on Jan 6, 2011 -
15 answers
Is there a term for travel accounts of explorers, both fictional and real-life? Also, tell me some of your favorites.
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posted by actionpact
on Dec 11, 2010 -
22 answers
What do your children delight in when you read them picture books? I'm a writer who has been commissioned to write the text for one, and not having children, I was hoping for some insight.
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posted by PersonAndSalt
on Nov 7, 2010 -
23 answers
What is your favorite travel book/essay/blog? Who are your favorite travel writers?
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posted by rinosaur
on Oct 29, 2010 -
30 answers
Are there any notable books / web sites dedicated to explicating close reading / text explication / explication de texte, preferably with plenty of excellent examples and accompanying analysis?
posted by zenja72
on Sep 24, 2010 -
2 answers
Recommendations for nonfiction adventure books with one person facing a single overwhelming challenge?
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posted by gottabefunky
on Sep 22, 2010 -
24 answers
How do I do a good literature review for a research paper in philosophy? I have access to good resources, but I really want to make sure that I cover everything that's been written on the topic. How can I put myself at ease while making sure I don't miss a beat?
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posted by superiorchicken
on Jun 23, 2010 -
17 answers
Writing a book that will be self-published at the end of the summer. I have questions about writing, layout, self-publishing and more.
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posted by zenja72
on May 18, 2010 -
2 answers
Recommend me fascinating, intelligent and neutral reading regarding biology, biochemistry, or medicine.
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posted by Bleusman
on May 15, 2010 -
21 answers
I'm looking for fiction that vividly describes the physical and social atmosphere of a city or town, the way Dickens captures Coketown in
Hard Times.
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posted by cirripede
on May 7, 2010 -
36 answers
I'm looking for book/story recommendations where the story is told from the first and third person perspectives. There are good suggestions for limited third person in this
AskMe, but I'd really like to find some options with both perspectives.
posted by bwonder2
on Feb 18, 2010 -
24 answers
Between my iPhone's Stanza app and the loooooong quiet days ahead of me in the office during the holiday season, I'd like to read some stuff online. Any suggestions?
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posted by Madamina
on Nov 25, 2009 -
6 answers
What books can I read that will give me some idea of what it might take for me to make my living as a writer or journalist?
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posted by AAAA
on Nov 3, 2009 -
19 answers
Innovative Books: I am looking to compile a list of the most innovative uses of the book format. Books that break the mould in their layout and design, perhaps books that use online systems to extend their content value or push their form into new places. I am most interested in narrative and theory, but any book that is interesting (artist books etc.) would be really appreciated.
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posted by 0bvious
on Nov 1, 2009 -
29 answers
With NaNoWriMo looming ever nearer, I would like to hear your best tips, tricks, habits, and techniques for staying chained to the keyboard.
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posted by BitterOldPunk
on Oct 22, 2009 -
26 answers
What are the most well-written (i.e., enjoyable to read) textbooks and/or books written for an academic audience? I'm not looking for the "best" textbook on any given subject, but textbooks on any topic that are compelling to read because of the wit and lucidity of the writing style.
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posted by crLLC
on Oct 21, 2009 -
32 answers
What well-known novels lack any character descriptions aside from names?
posted by odinsdream
on Oct 9, 2009 -
17 answers
A friend of mine is writing a memoir about traveling to every country in Europe at the age of 23. He wants to compare being stuck in a crappy part of Romania to a well known literary or film hellhole. We can't think of any.
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posted by Jason Land
on Oct 8, 2009 -
25 answers
I want to write and publish a book on the
industrial music scene from a feminist perspective. I’m a decent writer, but I have no photography, graphic design, marketing, or publishing experience, and no industry connections. Where do I start?
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posted by velvet winter
on Oct 3, 2009 -
8 answers
I have this amazing idea for a book that has never been done before and will sell like hotcakes. (No, seriously!) But I have absolutely no idea where to start. What do I do?
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posted by Madamina
on Sep 25, 2009 -
11 answers
What inventions/societal changes besides cell phones have effectively "ruined" plot devices for stories in movies, TV, books, and so forth?
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posted by ckolderup
on Aug 5, 2009 -
50 answers
