Not wrecked by yoga

Word count: 192 words Reading time: Less than a minute When it comes to dangerous jobs, writing hardly ranks ups there with logging, fishing and roofing. But appearances to the contrary, it has significant physical drawbacks. Think of hunched over shoulders, aching wrists and the danger of sitting. That’s why

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Ann Patchett and her state of wonder

Word count: 150 words Reading time: half a minute I appreciated many of the fine novels by Ann Patchett, particularly, Bel Canto and deeply disliked only one, Run. I felt lukewarm, however, about her most recent book, State of Wonder. The plot was moderately engaging, and the writing moderately good. But

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Meet Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty

Word count: 195 words Reading time: Less than 1 minute This is my weekly installment of “writing about writing,” in which I scan the world to find websites, books and articles to help writers. Today I introduce you to grammar girl Mignon Fogarty. I remember almost meeting Mignon Fogarty at

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