From the NY Times Book Review: Can’t. Stop. Writing. I’ve consoled myself by noting that the “prolific” tag puts me in some good, if otherwise unlikely, company – that of Joyce Carol Oates, for instance (more than 100 books in 45 years). Has anyone in recent decades been able to review her work without mentioning [...]
Mike Rose expresses an ethic of care, directly wanting the good of “the other,” and as a model of this ethic, Rose is an exemplar for more than just teachers. Anyone who seeks to understand another person’s needs could use Rose as a model, particularly in their day-to-day vocation.
From The Guardian: Don’t get depressed: A writer’s guide to surviving the recession. 1.Write in English, British, or American If you want an international audience, however small, it makes no sense to write in Swedish unless you’re Stieg Larsson.
Via Very Short List and the Utne Reader: Some Writing Each Day Keeps the Doctor Away. In today’s overly scheduled world, researchers from the University of Missouri tried to figure out what’s the minimum time commitment that people need to benefit from writing. They found that people were healthier after just two minutes of written [...]
Whereas before, the impulse to express myself was instant and important, I lost not just the urge but the ability to communicate.