When the concept of the syllable was first introduced to me in grade school, I pondered the difference between the length of some syllables with others. Yes, the cutoff for what qualified a collection of segments to be whole was clear, but why no word for the phenomen?
through and it- both one syllable
it and shit- one syllable
feel and at- also one syllable
It would be decades before I, a lover of words, would learn the concept of the half syllable. Understanding children are capable of a bit more helps create adults capable of a bit more.
Now, go enjoy the sun.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Embellishing in Memoir
The subject of truth-telling in memoir seems to come up a lot these days. I believe that writing that strays from the truth is better represented as autobiographical fiction. This can be described as novel based on the author's life experiences.
Just a thought way past my bedtime.
Lisa
Just a thought way past my bedtime.
Lisa
Agents taking pitches in Portland this August
Katherine Flynn
The Kneerim & Williams Agency, Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Robert Guinsler
Sterling Lord Literistic, Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Website: http://www.sll.com/
Kate Kennedy
Crown Publishers, Associate EditorTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Miriam Kriss
Irene Goodman Literary Agency, Vice-PresidentWebsite: http://www.irenegoodman.com/
The Kneerim & Williams Agency, Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Robert Guinsler
Sterling Lord Literistic, Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Website: http://www.sll.com/
Kate Kennedy
Crown Publishers, Associate EditorTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Miriam Kriss
Irene Goodman Literary Agency, Vice-PresidentWebsite: http://www.irenegoodman.com/
David Patterson
Foundry Literary + Media, Literary Agent
Taking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitchesWebsite: http://www.foundrymedia.com/
BJ Robins
BJ Robbins Literary Agency, OwnerTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Andrea Somberg
Harvey Klinger Inc., Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitchesWebsite: http://%20www.andreasomberg.com/
Website: http://bj%20robbins%20literary%20agency/
Caroline Zimmerman
Kneerim & Williams, Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Caroline Zimmerman joined Kneerim & Williams in 2009 after graduating summa cum laude from McGill University with a BA in English Literature. She has held positions at Frontline, PBS's flagship investigative journalism series, at Vanity Fair media columnist Michael Wolff's Newser.com, at CBS, and at Harvard University's Transition Magazine. She is a former culture editor of The McGill Daily, Canada's most widely read student newspaper.
Caroline is looking for: While my taste falls more on the literary fiction side of things (the muscular, not the quiet kind), I am also looking for highbrow genre fiction and anything that will make me turn the page. I’m also looking for voice-driven memoir, books that touch on women’s issues, and smart how-to.
Foundry Literary + Media, Literary Agent
Taking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitchesWebsite: http://www.foundrymedia.com/
BJ Robins
BJ Robbins Literary Agency, OwnerTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Andrea Somberg
Harvey Klinger Inc., Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitchesWebsite: http://%20www.andreasomberg.com/
Website: http://bj%20robbins%20literary%20agency/
Caroline Zimmerman
Kneerim & Williams, Literary AgentTaking literature one-on-ones - taking groups with short pitches
Caroline Zimmerman joined Kneerim & Williams in 2009 after graduating summa cum laude from McGill University with a BA in English Literature. She has held positions at Frontline, PBS's flagship investigative journalism series, at Vanity Fair media columnist Michael Wolff's Newser.com, at CBS, and at Harvard University's Transition Magazine. She is a former culture editor of The McGill Daily, Canada's most widely read student newspaper.
Caroline is looking for: While my taste falls more on the literary fiction side of things (the muscular, not the quiet kind), I am also looking for highbrow genre fiction and anything that will make me turn the page. I’m also looking for voice-driven memoir, books that touch on women’s issues, and smart how-to.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Memoir Writing Group Meets SUNdays in East Portland
Join us for editing and ideas. Call 503-719-1424 for more information.
We look forward to meeting you.
Lisa
We look forward to meeting you.
Lisa
Borders Rapidly Losing Key Employees
Borders has lost 47 corporate employees since bancruptcy according to Media Bistro and Galley Cat.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Billy Joel cancels plans to publish memoir
According to the New York Post
The Associated Press reported that Billy Joel said he had changed his mind about publishing the story of his life. Joel said it took writing the book for him to realize he's not interested in talking about the past.
The 61-year-old singer says the best expressions of his life and its ups and downs is his music — and he's going to keep it that way.
The Associated Press reported that Billy Joel said he had changed his mind about publishing the story of his life. Joel said it took writing the book for him to realize he's not interested in talking about the past.
The 61-year-old singer says the best expressions of his life and its ups and downs is his music — and he's going to keep it that way.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Barnes and Noble to carry self-published authors
Another big change in the publishing world- Barnes and Noble will not only carry the work of self-publsihed authors, but actually provide in-store program to teach them how to navigate their new Pub It! program. Pub It! has published over 65,000 books making it a crucial way to remain relevent.
This from GalleyCat;
After years of being kept out of major bookstores, self-published writers have a new place in Barnes & Noble–the bookseller has opened its doors to authors in the PubIt! self-publishing program. The bookseller will create a bestseller list for PubIt! authors and include these new authors in the "Read In Store" program.
This from GalleyCat;
After years of being kept out of major bookstores, self-published writers have a new place in Barnes & Noble–the bookseller has opened its doors to authors in the PubIt! self-publishing program. The bookseller will create a bestseller list for PubIt! authors and include these new authors in the "Read In Store" program.
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