Monthly Archives: May 2011

The word from FUZE

Molly Tinsley’s visit this week sparked discussion about the relationship between the literary and the business sides of publishing. Her career as a writer spans genres—she’s written a novel, short stories, a creative writing textbook and award winning plays. In … Continue reading

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Editors– Finding the Words When You Can’t…Sometimes

A few of our guest speakers have explained the difficulties (and sometimes the benefits) of having an editor change their work. Lately, I’ve had some great experiences with editors– but I realize this probably isn’t a common occurrence. I am … Continue reading

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Jon Stewart and The Textbook (Ghost) Writer

Last week on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart talked with David Barton, a historian and the founder of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. … Continue reading

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Are we dumb-asses for the future?

I saw Ray Kurzweil on TV the other night (actually a web-cast of a TV show) where, as part of his Singularity hypothesis, he predicted that man and machine would be joined by, roughly, the year 2045. This melding of … Continue reading

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