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Book and Banter
Stories about art, culture, and literature.
By Ope · Launched 3 years ago
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The Best of January
What three interesting things did I learn from reading this month?
Jan 27
2
Starting a Focus Group
... for my novel. In which I share a few things I considered before starting my writing focus group
Jan 13
7
2
How Resistance Produces The Finest Writing
Resisting tropes, common words, ideas and forms.
Feb 10
10
2
Behind the scenes of making a book
Through the lens of a managing editor
Aug 11
10
1
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Issue 23: A Personal Note
26
13
Learning to Fail
19
1
Building Your Writing Muscle
12
3
Learning To Tell Better Stories Through Asa's Music
16
1
Issue 3: On Watering Your Friendships And The Power Of Storytelling
12
How Would Your Story Be Told When You Die?
16
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Rediscovering the joy of reading
I’m reading as a way to stay afloat and to spark joy while at it.
Aug 4
12
5
Something Exciting
Catch-up notes from the past quarter and the duty of care editors owe writers
Jun 23
7
2
Learning to Fail
Not a newsletter, just a life update.
Apr 21
19
1
The Personal Rewards of Clear Writing
... are not in heaven. Plus how not to write women
Mar 3
6
1
Transcendent Kingdom
Why you should read Transcendent Kingdom and a short note on deadlines
Feb 17
7
Building Your Writing Muscle
Why I pause to write short stories as I work on my book (and more stories!)
Feb 3
12
3
Before You Start
In which I share a few questions to answer before you begin any storytelling project
Jan 20
4
Stretching
Notes from the previous year and planning the new year
Jan 6
3
1
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Issue 23: A Personal Note
26
13
Learning to Fail
19
1
Building Your Writing Muscle
12
3
Learning To Tell Better Stories Through Asa's Music
16
1
Issue 3: On Watering Your Friendships And The Power Of Storytelling
12
How Would Your Story Be Told When You Die?
16
See all popular
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