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are listed in alphabetical order by author.
The Writing Life
"To become a 'real' writer you must be prepared to spend years answering the question: 'Do you have
the flu or something?'" A humorous take on the write life by Beth Lane.
Bio-phobia or The Truth Will Set You Free
"I guarantee if you follow my example, people will never forget your writing or (yawn), dismiss you as dull."
By Beth Lane.
Dubliners with an Innocent Eye
Dr. Peter A. Muckley walks us through James Joyce's youthful masterpiece, Dubliners.
Adaptation 101
Contest Advice
Tips on Slug Lines
Lynne Pembroke and Jim Kalergis of Coverscript.com give you the no-bull on screenplay adaptation.
Writing That Killer Query
Keith Rommel outlines a simple method for getting your manuscript noticed.
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A Jackson Holy Experience
DC Stanfa reports on her inspirational visit to a University of Wyoming writer's conference
during Summer, 2001.
By Author Advocate/Consultant Patrika Vaughn:
Before You Write
How Shall I Begin
Free Publicity for Your Book
Iceberg Slim: The Life as Art
Peter A. Muckley profiles the life and writings of one of the seminal voices of hip-hop and street lit.
Another Planet
Author Elinor Burkett spent the 2000 school year interviewing students, teachers and
administrators at affluent suburban Prior Lake High School, near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her insights open a window
on what has gone wrong in public education. Review by Professor John Maher.
What Painting Is
Reviewer Robert Wittig compares his own
artistic experience with that described by fellow painter/author James Elkins.
What Is Economics?
D. Bruce Johnstone examines this provocative introduction to
Economics by Professor John Maher, suitable for all readers.
Demonic Males:
Apes and the Origins of Human Violence
John Maher reviews Wrangham and Peterson's incisive study of man's aggressive nature.
Everything You Need to Know to
Write Publish & Market Your Book
Reviewer Jodi Greene synopsizes author/consultant Patrika Vaughn's
how-to handbook for aspiring writers.
The Writer's Tool Box
Reviewer Jonathan David Masters has high praise for Patrika Vaughn's new volume of tips
for writers.
Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist Stephen Wilbers and StickYourNeckOut
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