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In the last few articles, I’ve talked about how to learn from great books as well as how to learn from books you don’t like. There are lots of other ways to learn about the craft of writing, including but not limited to taking classes, attending conferences...

Since I recently talked about learning from great writers and books you love, it seemed fitting that we should also talk about learning from books you don’t like.
Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned as a writer are from books that I never finished reading....

Last week, I had the privilege of visiting the Louvre and Orsay art museums in Paris. One of the sights I most enjoyed was the art students sitting in front of sculptures with their sketch pads on their laps. This feels like a sensible way to learn as...

Two weeks ago, I had lunch with a writer who I met a few years ago when I was teaching at a conference for teen writers. That lunch is the reason why there’s a new article on the website today, so if you’re excited about fresh content, you can say, ...