To some of his constituents, it may seem as though Chuck Schumer, the Minority Leader of the US Senate, has spent a bunch of time pontificating on Bluesky lately and not enough time taking decisive action against increasing fascism in America. But this coming Tuesday he will publish a new book... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2025-03-13 08:58:11 UTC ]
These days, most writers cannot afford to live secluded from their public. But when a very private author like Thomas Harris announces a new novel, there’s always special excitementAuthors – at least as far as their relationship with the public goes – fall into several distinct categories. There... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2018-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
De Montfort Literature will employ an algorithm ‘to identify career novelists’, and hopes to free its writers from second jobsEven the most revered authors held down day jobs, from TS Eliot’s time at Lloyd’s to Walt Whitman’s stint as a government clerk. Now a “successful hedge fund with a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Patrice Lawrence won last year’s YA Book Prize with her first novel, Orangeboy, and is shortlisted this year with its follow-up. She discusses diversity, day jobs and Blondie with Caroline Carpenter. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kurt Vonnegut worked at a car dealer after publishing his first novel, and Philip Glass worked as a plumber while crafting his music. So while you may be itching to ditch your 9 to 5, take a lesson from these legendary creatives and pursue your passions while still collecting a pay check.No... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]