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Writers can be hard on themselves. At least this one can. I definitely have my self-pugilistic tendencies. I am, as they say, aware of the issue. Yet the issue remains an issue. Actors are the same way. See, for example, … Continue reading →

I’ve never been to Austin. I hear it’s a cool town. It’s known for its music, of course — and that’s reason enough for me to visit. Another reason to visit is the University of Texas at Austin’s Harry Ransom … Continue reading →

Sam Lipsyte on Gordon Lish: “Gordon said many things that I will never forget, but the one thing that I always think about is that he said once, ‘There is no getting to the good part. It all has to … Continue reading →