Tag Archives: Zadie Smith

“Portnoy Exists”

Posted on October 28, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“During that first year at Newark Rutgers, during  the many hours each day when I didn’t have classes, the stacks and the reference room and the reading room were where I camped out when I wanted a quiet place to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Distracting Distractions

Posted on February 9, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writers are often asked, ‘How do you write? With a word processor? An electric typewriter? A quill? Longhand?’ But the essential question is, ‘Have you found a space, that empty space, which should surround you when you write?’ Into that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Helpful Hints

Posted on March 24, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Ever in search of helpful advice for us all, I checked out the Gotham Writers’ Workshop Web site. The site offers both in-person and online courses. It also has a free newsletter with writing advice, information on contests, and other … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 2 Comments