Category Archives: On Writing

3.4 million mad people watched Mad Men

And 2.7 of them puked like Don did at Roger’s mother’s funeral What is it about bad TV that gets good ratings? Are we so desperate to be entertained that we will watch damn near anything to fill the void … Continue reading

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Andy Rooney

Intelligence is not always knowing the answer. It is always asking the question. Maya Angelou Andy Rooney said, “I am a writer who reads what I write.” And he did it based on a fundamental principle of great writing. “I … Continue reading

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Love America? Love books? Read this one!

Every American politician should read, That Used to Be Us. If you want to make a serious political contribution (not the normal kind), then the best thing you can do is send a copy of this book to your so-called … Continue reading

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Things a woman should never say to a guy …

A guy’s view on The View. Last week the women on The View discussed a common question: “What are the things women should never say to their husbands?” There were a lot of funny suggestions (“When are ya’ gonna find … Continue reading

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Ebooks: Join the revolution

Jaycee Dugard’s e-book version of A Stolen Life, recently sold 240,000 copies in its first two weeks on sale. This set a Simon & Schuster record for the most e-book sold in its first day on sale. If ever there … Continue reading

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Ten years later Bush’s mind opens up

If ever the idea that hindsight can be valuable, then George W. demonstrated it when he recently explained his behavior ten years ago in that classroom on 9/11. Did he freeze? Or did he stay calm cool and collected in … Continue reading

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Writers, politics and Amazon – strange bedfellows

We writers have to marvel at the opportunity that Amazon has given us over the past decade. Not just a window onto the world but a whole damn store. It’s great! Great to buy, read, review, peruse books and books … Continue reading

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Borders and Barnes & Noble – get used to it!

As Borders and Barnes and Noble exit stage left, we writers need to “get used to the new world of books.” I know, I know, everyone is saying it but, one, it can’t be said enough and two, it’s obvious … Continue reading

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Steven Pressfield’s MUST read book

Steven Pressfield has written a book, the War of Art, that every writer should read, from the hardened veterans to the rookie wannabes. In a word, he says it all, “work” … well, actually he uses several words. It’s hard … Continue reading

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One of the realities of ghostwriting

Someone asked me recently if I would ghostwrite any book, regardless of the subject matter. My immediate answer was, “Yes, but it depends.” The “yes” because at the heart of the craft of ghostwriting is an inherent promise to tell … Continue reading

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