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Becoming a writer

karenmaywrites wrote 1 day ago: “Because, in truth, I didn’t become a writer the first time I put pen to paper or when I … more →

Tags: writing, Oscar Wao, writer

It's Generous of Junot Diaz to Share This1 comment

sonyachung wrote 4 days ago: 17 November 2009 I remember when I first learned that it took Junot Diaz some 11 years to write his … more →

Tags: the writing life, Alexander Chee

Risk More Shamelessness

rhodasommer wrote 4 days ago: Junot Diaz,the author, spoke at Drue Heinz lectures tonight and it was a very rewarding. He talked a … more →

Tags: defining you, Parenting, Strengths, shame, Shamelessness, Teaching

Diaz 'Rooting Around In The Dirt'

Taylor Bright wrote 1 week ago: Don’t hold your breath if you’re looking for something new from Junot Diaz, the Pulitzer … more →

Tags: Books

How to Write a Great Novel

lisaparavisini wrote 1 week ago: The Wall Street Journal has published an amusing article about “how to write a great novel” in which … more →

Tags: Literature, edwidge danticat

Almanacco del Weekend - 8 Nov. 2009

Nicola di Bowery wrote 1 week ago: NYT - Why Ahmadinejad Voted Against Occupying the U.S. Embassy in 1979 Corriere - Lippi non convoca … more →

Tags: Almanacco Italiano, Almanacco English, Almanacco Reader [Links], Upper East Side, NYT, gothamist, Jacket Copy, the guardian, Lit List

I've Been Reading: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Elizabeth wrote 2 weeks ago: Oscar Cabral is a doughy, sci-fi loving virgin. His sister, Lola, is a tough, pragmatic survivor of … more →

Tags: Books, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Dominican Republic

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, 10 March 2009

Lee wrote 2 weeks ago: Reading: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Diaz Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Location: … more →

The Influence of Anxiety, Part Deux: Or If Not Writing, What?3 comments

theexile wrote 2 weeks ago: A little over a week ago, I wrote a post about my recent bout with self doubt (maybe bad poetry is m … more →

Tags: essays, Me, My Writing, Novels, self doubt, writing

October writing links4 comments

elizabeth wrote 3 weeks ago: Hello, reader. Here’s a little tidbit for you: I’m a mad documenter of the past. This, n … more →

Tags: Current Events, inspiration/ideas, Journalism, lit bits, writers on writing, Alexander Chee, Annie Dillard, John Irving, Michiko Kakutani

brief wondrous life

Julia wrote 3 weeks ago: I read this the other day and it made me realize two things: I don’t have the tenacity to stic … more →

Tags: Practice, Waiting

but I wanted to say more 2 comments

zoeruiz wrote 3 weeks ago: I wanted to say more about what Ryan wrote because, although I quoted the line before work, I didn … more →

Tags: Publishing, Reading, Ryan, Stories, writing

He Said, She Said: Junot Diaz + Edwidge Danticat

Isa wrote 3 weeks ago: As someone who admires the writing of author Junot Díaz, it brings me great pleasure to share an exc … more →

Tags: Art Files, Good Looks, BOMB magazine, edwidge danticat, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

A Brief and Wondrous Novel by Junot Diaz1 comment

wagnere1 wrote 3 weeks ago: Generational novels that span one family’s history can go one of two ways; they can be intriguing an … more →

Tags: Book Review, dominican, Fiction, Oscar Wao

Junot Diaz on Becoming a Writer

Rumjhum Biswas wrote 3 weeks ago: I think everyone who writes or has a writer in the family should read this. A facebook friend, who i … more →

Tags: Share This, Stuff that keep this writer's faith burning, Writers, Writing Travails and Triumphs!

Cage match: Eugenides vs. McEwan vs. Diaz7 comments

Court Merrigan wrote 4 weeks ago: Took the scioness to storytime at the library the other night.  Glancing over the paperbacks for sal … more →

Tags: Authors, Literature, Atonement, Best Reading, Ian McEwan, jeffery eugendies, Middlesex, storytime, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

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ms liberty wrote 1 month ago: Yeah, and then my day took a turn for the better.  Took the 1 bus from the mall to campus; finished … more →

Tags: realism is magical, state, Poetry, Elation!

Junot Diaz is a Real Writer

jenmcconnell wrote 1 month ago: If you’ve never read anything by Junot Diaz – if you’ve never even heard of him … more →

Tags: Posts, Fiction, New Yorker, Short Story, Novel

Junot Diaz on being a writer

wiedemar wrote 1 month ago: There’s a first time for everything, so, we’re linking to O Magazine: That’s my ta … more →

Tags: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, O Magazine


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