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As a writer trying to press into the next stage of my career, how can I emphasize in my publishing history that "small press" isn't always a euphemism for "vanity press"? [more inside]
posted by 256
on Nov 11, 2009 -
17 answers
What are the great patterning works of literature? In Book by Book, Michael Dirda presents a list of what he calls “patterning works” which he describes as books that “. . later authors regularly build on, allude to, work against.” and which he says “ . . . ought to lie at the heart of any structured reading program.” [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet
on Sep 17, 2009 -
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Is the use of meronym and synecdoche the same thing? If not, please illustrate. I am confused.
posted by whimsicalnymph
on Aug 30, 2009 -
12 answers
What's the best literary equivalent of Alien/Aliens? [more inside]
posted by fearfulsymmetry
on Aug 9, 2009 -
21 answers
I need famous drinks from famous books. Kind of like how Holden Caulfield always drank Tom Collinses in Catcher in the Rye. Or how the Famous Five always had Tea with their scones. Thanks!
posted by Sully
on Jul 14, 2009 -
46 answers
I just finished John Fowles, The Collector, and I need it's opposite. Spoiler inside. [more inside]
posted by duckus
on May 5, 2009 -
18 answers
Really cool freeware word games? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier
on Feb 3, 2009 -
4 answers
Can the hive mind help me by suggesting some good, but simple, literary costume ideas for halloween? [more inside]
posted by anoirmarie
on Oct 30, 2008 -
29 answers
Deep breath: I am the online editor for a New York college's undergraduate literary journal's blog, and a complete beginner. I'm wondering about increasing net-presence, keeping the site timely, and making it vibrant. Very open to ideas. Hive mind? [more inside]
posted by omnigut
on Oct 8, 2008 -
6 answers
The phenomenology / ontology of text: has anyone examined this issue directly in philosophical, literary and/or critical terms? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious
on Sep 18, 2008 -
26 answers
What are your favourite pieces of creative nonfiction? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis
on Sep 14, 2008 -
34 answers
Can you recommend a literary agent or attorney? I'm in the US. [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2008 -
4 answers
What one book will allow others to gain the truest insight into the soul of each city or region [more inside]
posted by reenum
on May 6, 2008 -
16 answers
Question about obscure science fiction short story, "Allegory," by William T. Powers, which was reprinted in Groff Conklin's 13 GREAT STORIES OF SCIENCE FICTION. The question is: what is this story an allegory of? To put it another way, is there some real-world or historical event that this story is a comment on? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Justice
on Apr 29, 2008 -
8 answers
Help me create a literary tour of both Aix-en-Provence and Paris. [more inside]
posted by annabellee
on Apr 21, 2008 -
4 answers
An agent is interested in my book but says that they only have an "optional" contract- authors can sign it or not, given their preference. Should I give them my book? [more inside]
posted by arnicae
on Apr 13, 2008 -
15 answers
Years ago when I took a classical mythology course, my professor used a literary term for a being who can travel between planes of being at will. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin
on Apr 10, 2008 -
8 answers
I need poetry related anecdotes. [more inside]
posted by lucia__is__dada
on Mar 26, 2008 -
13 answers
Please help me reference a literary quote? [more inside]
posted by daveyt
on Mar 4, 2008 -
6 answers
I need me some literary adventure stories! Yeehar! [more inside]
posted by ClanvidHorse
on Nov 19, 2007 -
27 answers
[Literary archetype filter] I'm looking for short moral tales / folk stories / fables with themes of selfishness and pig-headedness. Specifically, I need stories about somebody who focuses so intently on X that they don't realize they're alone and screwed until too late. [more inside]
posted by mr. remy
on Aug 9, 2007 -
14 answers
Who are some literary figures who either 1) had a knack for words or 2) who analyzed other people's words?
posted by Java_Man
on Aug 7, 2007 -
24 answers
I need to read something in Spanish. I want excellent writing, with involving plots, and it must be in print. Good detective fiction perhaps? [more inside]
posted by andrew cooke
on Aug 6, 2007 -
22 answers
So a common subplot in a lot of movies is that the protagonist has a dull life and suddenly a romantic partner sweeps in and changes EVERYTHING. It spans genres from The Mask to Stranger Than Fiction (and of course the romantic comedy / chick flick industry would go broke without it.) I guess Cinderalla is the archetypal story here. I'm sort of curious about what larger connections there are to this thematic convention—like has anyone written about it, maybe focused more on Cinderalla and gender studies or psychology etc. [more inside]
posted by Firas
on Jul 13, 2007 -
8 answers
When an olive is missing it's pimento, some famous literary person (possibly Dorothy Parker) said that a little mischievous creature was responsible. What was the name of this creature?
posted by kuujjuarapik
on Apr 17, 2007 -
9 answers
Is there a definitive resource on the web for finding literary agents who represent science fiction and fantasy? [more inside]
posted by JWright
on Apr 6, 2007 -
13 answers
I need the perfect quote that relates writing to physical pleasure, titillation, and yes, sex. [more inside]
posted by papier machine
on Feb 14, 2007 -
18 answers
Is there a term for being in love with the concept of love? [more inside]
posted by mckenney
on Jan 19, 2007 -
13 answers
I am hosting a literary drinking game party tomorrow night and I need author-themed drinks! Can you suggest some? [more inside]
posted by jmprice
on Jan 4, 2007 -
24 answers
What do you like about your literary agent? [more inside]
posted by clairezulkey
on Sep 12, 2006 -
9 answers
Audiobooks: My Audible wish list is empty -- help me fill it with compelling, commute-friendly nonfiction and literary fiction. [more inside]
posted by kmel
on Mar 16, 2006 -
24 answers
Should I send my book proposal manuscript to a literary agent who is advertising for submissions on Craigslist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2005 -
7 answers
I constantly hear about the Western Literary Canon, but I can never find a copy of it. Is it because there isn't just one canon, but many, written by many people, over many time periods? If so, wouldn't I hear references to Literary Canons instead of THE Literary Canon? [more inside]
posted by jessicool
on Feb 21, 2005 -
71 answers