The Writing Life

The Writing Life

Setting down a lifetime of this trade's tricks, one at a time

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From "The Anthology of Funny"

Story #1: "How a Muzhik Fed Two Officials"

Jun 20 •

On Writing: After Five Tries, Give Up

Also called the “Sisyphus 5” rule.

Jun 20 •

From "The Anthology of Funny"

Story #1: "How a Muzhik Fed Two Officials"

Jun 16

On Writing: After Five Tries, Give Up

Also called the “Sisyphus 5” rule.

Jun 16 •

On Writing: The Animal List

Noah had the right idea.

Jun 4 •

A Brief Note on Writing

Setting down a lifetime of this trade's tricks, one at a time

May 30 •

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