Women writers like Neal Stephenson, are there any? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2008 - 17 answers

In your opinion, who are the best female science fiction authors? What are the best scifi books written by women? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 105 answers

I have a web site. I want to write a book based on the topic. I have publishers/agents asking to talk to me, but I don't know if I'm ready. For one thing, I'm not convinced traditional publication is best — I'm intrigued by self-publishing and e-books. I'm looking for general advice: What are the pros and cons of each method? It seems that unless I'm lucky, traditional publishing offers the lowest dollar return. But are there other, intangible benefits I'm missing? Exposure? Having somebody who knows what they're doing guide me along? And how do I approach a discussion with agents/publishers so as to get the best deal? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there any resource online that lists fiction (and possibly non-fiction) authors by age? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What are some great books that aren't hideously long? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2007 - 79 answers

Help me to let go of my bias against women's fiction. What fiction books written by women would a "real" man like? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - 77 answers

I'm looking for books dealing with writers and alcohol, or writers writing about alcohol. I own four books on the subject: The Thirsty Muse: Alcohol and the American Writer Alcohol and the Writer A Drinking Companion: Alcohol and Writers' Lives The Muse in the Bottle: Great Writers on the Joy of Drinking
posted on Sep 11, 2006 - 21 answers

What are some good Swedish novels? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2006 - 17 answers

I recall reading an article critizing some of today's popular writers (Clancy and King were two I recall) for being bland or suffering from too much Strunk and White. What then are some modern writers who gush with their own, unique style?
posted on Nov 29, 2004 - 37 answers

What/who are some good translations/translators of books into English?
posted on Nov 14, 2004 - 8 answers

Do we have any travel writers in the house? Is it really the life of glamour and ease that thetravelwriterslife.com claims?

Since I suspect it's not as easy as one might suppose after digesting that page, I have more questions: Can you tell me what it's like? How you got started? What kind of money you pull in?
posted on Jun 15, 2004 - 10 answers

OK, I'm trying to write my latest masterpiece, and I'm doing everything but... Any tips on writing routines? Not blocked, as such. Plain lazy is a definite possibility. But seriously, anybody have a fail-safe way to get up in the morning and get going?
posted on Apr 14, 2004 - 21 answers