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You’ve Been Fictionalized!
Or, Is this really what you think of me? The shock of recognition. Twenty-odd years ago, T. C. Boyle asked me about the artists’ colonies I’d been to—he was writing a novel. I described the lunches...
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You’ve Been Fictionalized!
We’re out until January 5, but we’re re-posting some of our favorite pieces from 2014 while we’re away. We hope you enjoy—and have a happy New Year! * Is this really what you think of me? The shock of...
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It’s-A-Me, Ishmael
Can Nintendo tell a proper story? From The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. Nintendo and Netflix may be developing a Legend of Zelda TV series, the Wall Street Journal recently reported; or, as Time...
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What Kind of Name Is That?
How to name your fictional characters.Characters in need of names.To me the most embarrassing part of writing fiction, aside from telling people about it, is naming your characters. Of course, even...
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Professor Bhaer in His Element, Part 3
Norman Rockwell’s illustration for Little Women.Now is the winter of our discontentMade glorious by these sons of Bhaer!—Jo’s BoysRead Part 1 here, and Part 2 here.Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Men,...
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Professor Bhaer’s Vital Stats, Part 4
William Shatner as Professor Bhaer in a 1978 adaptation of Little Women.This week, Sadie is taking an in-depth look at Professor Bhaer, the most divisive character in Little Women. Read Part 1, Part 2,...
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What Kind of Name Is That?
We’re away until January 3, but we’re reposting some of our favorite pieces from 2016. Enjoy your holiday! Characters in need of names. How to name your fictional characters. To me the most...
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You’ve Been Fictionalized!
Or, Is this really what you think of me? The shock of recognition. Twenty-odd years ago, T. C. Boyle asked me about the artists’ colonies I’d been to—he was writing a novel. I described the lunches...
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You’ve Been Fictionalized!
We’re out until January 5, but we’re re-posting some of our favorite pieces from 2014 while we’re away. We hope you enjoy—and have a happy New Year! * Is this really what you think of me? The shock of...
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It’s-A-Me, Ishmael
Can Nintendo tell a proper story? From The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. Nintendo and Netflix may be developing a Legend of Zelda TV series, the Wall Street Journal recently reported; or, as Time...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Kind of Name Is That?
How to name your fictional characters. Characters in need of names. To me the most embarrassing part of writing fiction, aside from telling people about it, is naming your characters. Of course, even...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Professor Bhaer in His Element, Part 3
Norman Rockwell’s illustration for Little Women. Now is the winter of our discontentMade glorious by these sons of Bhaer!—Jo’s Boys Read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. Louisa May Alcott wrote Little...
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Professor Bhaer’s Vital Stats, Part 4
William Shatner as Professor Bhaer in a 1978 adaptation of Little Women. This week, Sadie is taking an in-depth look at Professor Bhaer, the most divisive character in Little Women. Read Part 1, Part...
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What Kind of Name Is That?
We’re away until January 3, but we’re reposting some of our favorite pieces from 2016. Enjoy your holiday! Characters in need of names. How to name your fictional characters. To me the most...
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