Identify this book. Literary novel, probably a first novel, published between 1994 and 1997, written by a guy who had taught writing at Harvard. The only thing I remember in it is an obsessive character in the desert who has welded multiple trailers or mobile homes in a circle so he can obsessively walk in circles inside them.
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posted by Unified Theory
on May 13, 2013 -
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I forgot the name of this young author I like. He writes weird, short fiction and had a crazy LiveJournal page (or something outdated like that). I think he's connected with HTMLGiant or some similar hip online literary site.
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posted by jng
on Dec 7, 2012 -
5 answers
"Book review" typically refers to the review of a single book. Is there a term for a single article that reviews the collective works of an author?
posted by NotMyselfRightNow
on Nov 30, 2012 -
13 answers
I might be hired as a technical writer soon. I'm not sure this would be the right job for me. I need some advice.
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posted by Fillus
on Oct 24, 2012 -
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How do you manage your time and priorities as work ebbs and flows during your life as a freelancer? What do you do with your days between big jobs? What portion of your time is spent on paying work, managing your business (taxes, bills, sending invoices, etc.), personal/professional development, trying to find more work, networking, etc.? Do you deal with deluges and droughts, or is your work more steady and consistent, and how much control do you have about this situation? What do you do during lulls? How long did it take you to become comfortable with your workload after you became a freelancer?
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Sep 10, 2012 -
5 answers
I am lost, I am interested in being a positive influence to other people by making them laugh or helping them out with life problems. Need some suggestions.
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posted by Trinergy
on Jun 19, 2012 -
15 answers
Help me find two pieces of literature I read about thirty years ago, one a short story, the other a poem.
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posted by Toekneesan
on Mar 9, 2012 -
9 answers
For those that keep a journal/diary/sketch book: When you start a new book, how do you continue to track and use the good ideas and projects in your old books that you'd like to pursue?
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posted by ooklah
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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I read a passage about a writer's drug use, and the drug use of his friends. The gist was "we wanted the party to go on too long, but the price was too high" and it had a list of people and what had happened to them (dead, liver disease, etc.). It was very touching. It might have been Kerouac. Does this ring any bells for anyone?
posted by teraspawn
on Nov 14, 2011 -
7 answers
Firefox / WIN7: I type in two hyphens IE -- and word processor (LibreOffice Writer) changes them into M dash IE – which is what I would love to see happen in Firefox. Alternately, if this cannot be done, is there a simple way to do this with some sort of macro on my puter? Plus, hey, while we're here, can we turn three periods IE ... into an ellipsis IE … ? (Hewlett Packard HP 630 laptop, if it matters.)
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posted by dancestoblue
on Nov 6, 2011 -
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Do people write differently when they're on Adderall? Do
you write differently when you're taking Adderall? I am interested primarily in those taking it as directed rather than using it for studying, but I'm interested in any perspective.
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posted by aabbbiee
on Nov 4, 2011 -
24 answers
I’m a writer, doing OK in a small pond, but I’m looking for a bigger pond to swim in. Help me figure out my next career move.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2011 -
3 answers
I've been asked to type up and edit a work of fiction for a friend / relative / neighbor, and it's driving me nuts.
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posted by bad grammar
on Sep 16, 2011 -
27 answers
How do I successfully develop a morning writing routine without giving up my night owl lifestyle? Is this even feasible?
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posted by christopherious
on Sep 1, 2011 -
9 answers
I am searching for a blog written around 2000 by a woman named Annie. Very, very few details inside.
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posted by amicamentis
on Aug 3, 2011 -
8 answers
What are the pros and cons of trying to become an English professor in Toronto for a fiction writer (and how feasible is it)?
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posted by skwt
on Jun 20, 2011 -
18 answers
Please suggest some older (or not) books/films/things that talk about the idea that you're just going to be bad for a long time before you're really successful at, or really master something (particularly an artistic pursuit).
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posted by Glinn
on Jun 9, 2011 -
7 answers
A few years ago I landed on this idea of what I think may really be the perfect fun-and-interesting job for me: a textbook editor. But even more so with social studies content. How do I do it?
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posted by AnOrigamiLife
on May 12, 2011 -
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Hoped to have my resume written by a resume writer but after a month--and still no resume--I just want a refund. Contacted writer a week ago but still no refund...not even a response.
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posted by AngryTypingGuy
on May 9, 2011 -
9 answers
[WebdesignFilter]: Building a website for a professional writer and film critic. Just articles and stories, as Victorian as possible. Got a prototype ready and need feedback.
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posted by yoHighness
on Apr 21, 2011 -
4 answers
Thanks to some fabulous advice
here, I have been invited to apply for a staff writer position. Woo-hoo! But they want to know my rate per 100 words. How do I figure that out?
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posted by malibustacey9999
on Feb 10, 2011 -
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I am constantly coming up with short stories in my head. I sometimes write down the best ideas (in long hand) in a series of notebooks, or on the back of an index card, or even in the margin of something else I should be reading. I usually write the framework, plus a few intro paragraphs and descriptive diagrams if necessary and then occasionally come back to it with minor changes weeks and months later. Is this a thing, and should I pursue it as something more than a hobby I share with no one?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Jan 21, 2011 -
11 answers
Looking for new magazines to read or subscribe to that publish enthralling nonfiction.
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posted by reenum
on Nov 9, 2010 -
17 answers
In what sense was Roman Polanski the director of "Ghost Writer"?
I see in his wikipedia article that he has been unable to visit many countries because he would be deported to America to face rape charges. I just watched the movie and was clear to me that a lot of stuff was shot in America; the IMDB indeed lists Germany and the UK as locations, but also Massachusetts. How did he direct those scenes from across the ocean? And..when was this all shot? Apparently Polanski had been under house arrest in Switzerland in 2009.
Maybe I just don't totally grok the job of a director, but I don't see how he could have directed the scenes in America. Nobody else is listed on the credits as a director. Was there a Ghost director involved?
posted by Osmanthus
on Aug 10, 2010 -
8 answers
I recently saw a reference to a
wiki dedicated solely to obscure
writers and published authors. I'm unable to relocate the reference or find the URL, despite having searched for hours. Is anyone familiar with this wiki?
posted by Lucy2Times
on Aug 6, 2010 -
5 answers
Website filter: how to design one for a writer or other professional who doesn't have a lot to show off?
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posted by blazingunicorn
on Jun 15, 2010 -
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My lifelong dream and driving force has turned into a source of bitterness and disappointment for me. Not sure what happened, how to fix it, or if I should even bother.
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posted by anonymous
on May 3, 2010 -
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I'm dating a guy who considers himself a writer, but he isn't very good. He often shares pieces that he's written with me. Do I offer constructive feedback or just smile and nod and say "I enjoyed that. Great!"
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posted by zenpop
on Mar 16, 2010 -
44 answers
What book was this: Soviet artist (theater/music/writer?) writing about his life in Moscow during the eighties.
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posted by gmm
on Feb 24, 2010 -
3 answers
My friends and I are starting an artist collective in Phoenix, Arizona and we desperately need help thinking of a name. Can you help?
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posted by Bageena
on Dec 7, 2009 -
21 answers
I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this?
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posted by cotesdurhone
on Nov 19, 2009 -
6 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
Updating my online portfolio and need help with web navigation, images, hosting and more.
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posted by mintchip
on Oct 5, 2009 -
2 answers
How do I successfully do freelance writing (my night job) about my industry (my day job)?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 10, 2009 -
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