Listen up peeps! We got a lot of links today and not enough time to click ’em, so I’m gonna move fast, and I don’t want no backtalk. Not even when I say “peeps” and “backtalk” in the same paragraph. Savvy? Let’s do this.
First thing: maybe you’ve heard about Borders and its financial, ahem, difficulties. Well, they done got bought. You want analysis? Ask Wolf Blitzer. Let’s keep it moving.
This picture (warning: language NSFW) tells you what kind of e-reader to buy. One of the funniest things I’ve seen this week.
Anyone who does this, I will find out where you live, don’t think I won’t. If we have not punctuation, we have not civilization.
This author announced to his one million plus Twitter followers that everyone who preorders his next book will get a signed copy. Everyone.
I think we’re all pretty excited about the next big movie to be based on a beloved story. Harry Potter, what? No, I am talking, of course, about Kafka’s The Metamorphosis.
Speaking of Harry Potter, though, J. K. Rowling is dumping the literary agent who made her a superstar, Christopher Little. Hey, Mr. Little: looking for a rebound client?
If you’ve ever felt stupid or discouraged about your writing, this is for you.
Also, this: How to Become an Author, in 5 Incredibly Difficult Steps. (Language NSFW.) Favorite quote: “Editing is just like writing, except hateful, and in reverse.” No doubt, son, no doubt.
Here’s a beautiful post about how actually living a real life will make you a better writer. Wow, that was an awful description. Trust me though, it’s good stuff.
Tired of getting rejection letters? Send some to editors instead. (Note: do not actually do this.)
And finally, not related to writing, but too good not to share: Birds With Arms wins the Buckley Award for Most Aptly Titled Web Page.
It’s, uh. It’s not a very prestigious award.
Have a fantastic weekend! I mean “fantastic” in the sense of “wonderful,” but don’t let that hold you back. If you want to have a weekend of or relating to fantasy, man, you don’t need my permission.
See you on Monday!
Brian D. Buckley 