May 4th, 2010 / 1:54 pm
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At We Who Are About to Die, Daniel Nester has compiled 13 lessons about doing a book (writing, promoting, etc). Really worthwhile stuff, from the funny “Don’t read more than 15 minutes [at a reading]. Any longer than that is a hostage situation.” to a point that I needed to hear at this exact moment: “Remember the times you were writing the book and had rushes of joy from putting words and sentences together. “

8 Comments

  1. May 4th, 2010 / 2:27 pm Roxane Gay—

      I read this post yesterday and really loved it. I was especially into the “Don’t read for more than 15 minutes,” item because I always feel trapped at readings.

  2. May 4th, 2010 / 3:07 pm Sean—

      Good call here. Good words.

  3. May 4th, 2010 / 3:56 pm Mary Miller—

      Great suggestions, Adam. Love this.

  4. May 4th, 2010 / 6:27 pm Roxane Gay—

      I read this post yesterday and really loved it. I was especially into the “Don’t read for more than 15 minutes,” item because I always feel trapped at readings.

  5. May 4th, 2010 / 7:07 pm Sean—

      Good call here. Good words.

  6. May 4th, 2010 / 7:56 pm Mary Miller—

      Great suggestions, Adam. Love this.

  7. May 4th, 2010 / 8:32 pm Matthew Simmons—

      My indie bookstore workin’ ass feels a little twinge of grumble.

  8. May 5th, 2010 / 12:32 am Matthew Simmons—

      My indie bookstore workin’ ass feels a little twinge of grumble.