The Wednesday Web Browser for Writers
Another midweek medley of writing-related finds culled from the Web.
Another midweek medley of writing-related finds culled from the Web.
“Don’t expect the puppets of your mind to become the people of your story. If they are not realities in your own mind, there is no mysterious alchemy in ink and paper that will turn wooden figures into flesh and blood.”
—Leslie Gordon Barnard, May 1923
Because the stories in Binocular Vision are set in Massachusetts. And Europe. And Israel.
Because the characters in Binocular Vision are Jews. And non-Jews.
Because Binocular Vision spins stories about war. About families. About history. About things that are timeless.
And because its author does this all so beautifully. And–dare I say–so quietly?
For all of these reasons, I am proud to offer a free copy of Edith Pearlman’s superb story collection, Binocular Vision (Lookout Books, 2011), as my selected Collection Giveaway Project title.
The Collection Giveaway Project (CGP) is one way that the team at Fiction Writers Review will be celebrating Short Story Month through the month of May. And you have all month to comment on this post, right here, to be eligible to win a copy of Binocular Vision.
Comment as you wish–perhaps tell us about another collection we might enjoy, and if you’re participating in the CGP by offering up a collection (or two), please tell us where we can find *your* post. On May 31st, I’ll use a random number generator to select a winner who will receive a copy of Binocular Vision. A “runner-up” will receive a copy of my own story collection, Quiet Americans. (Winners may choose to gift their copies to another recipient if they already own the books.)
Sound good? Let the giveaway begin!
UPDATE (5/31): Thank you all for taking part! And congratulations to Anca (who has won a copy of Binocular Vision) and Kizzy (who has won a copy of Quiet Americans). I will be in touch with you shortly via email. Thank you once again.
You read that right, writers. This week, I have two recommended resources to share with you. Friday Finds. Plural.
As some of you may know/recall, I’ve been busy this month participating in Robert Lee Brewer’s April Platform Challenge. If you’ve been playing along, too, you already know that Twitter has played a significant part in the challenge. Which prompts me to share two very useful resources for all of us who are trying to be active, engaged, and considerate Twitter citizens.
Have a great weekend, everyone. See you back here on Monday!
P.S. Find and follow me on Twitter: @ErikaDreifus.