"Bollywood," "ginormous," and "crunk" are among 100 new words we will find in the new edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary this fall, according to USA Today. Though "ginormous" had the ... Read More

During a recent trip to Austin, Texas, I decided to blog its beloved independent bookstore, BookPeople, knowing that the store's many readings and 150,000 titles make it an integral part ... Read More

As bookstores count down for tomorrow's release of the final Harry Potter book, I've been thinking about the idea of J.K. Rowling's being the first person to become a billionaire ... Read More

Working my way through a pile of magazines recently, I came across an inspiring interview with filmmaker Mira Nair in the April 2007 issue of The Believer. Her thoughts on ... Read More

Having trouble getting motivated during these lazy days of summer? Freewriting is one way to get yourself writing. It just takes ten minutes, after all. And hopefully something you write ... Read More

It's not too late to register for the 2007 Maui Writers Conference, which happens over Labor Day weekend. In addition to enjoying the gorgeous scenery, attend workshops and meet with ... Read More

Whether you want to introduce more figurative language into your writing or you just want to spend a few moments playing with language before you sit down for serious writing ... Read More

That's right...two brand spanking new contests this summer from Southeast Missouri State University. The Mighty River contest celebrates the Mississippi River or a sister river (anyone read All My Friend ... Read More

On the back page of today's New York Times Book Review, novelist Martha Southgate looks at why the career arc of African-American writers still differs from those of white authors. ... Read More