by Deborah Lee Luskin | Sep 20, 2011 | Living in Place
It’s like one of those light-bulb jokes: “How many suitcases does a writer take with her on vacation?” One carry-on with clothes and a computer, and an extra-large checked Pullman filled with papers and books. At least that’s how I’ve traveled in the past, packing...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Sep 6, 2011 | Living in Place
On Sunday, August 28, Irene cried on my village, destroying whole sections of it. Gratefully, no life has been lost, but friends’ and neighbors’ homes have been washed away – along with their land and belongings. Roads are gone, bridges broken. I suffered...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Aug 23, 2011 | Living in Place
I spent a perfectly good workday cleaning. I started with my writing studio, a single, tiny, room. Nevertheless, I moved all the furniture away from the walls, brought in a stepladder and a vacuum and chased cobwebs out of corners. I washed the windows – inside and...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Aug 9, 2011 | Living in Place
The English language on word order depends. If that sentence doesn’t convince you, try this: Take the adverb “only” and place it in different positions in the following sentence. He said, “I love you.” (Nice thought.) Only he said, “I love you.” (No one else said it.)...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Jul 26, 2011 | Living in Place
“Platform” is a key catchphrase in the jargon-laden language of marketing. It’s something a writer is supposed to have and be able to describe, quantify, and contact when pitching a story or book for sale. Publishers want to know not just what you know, but who – and...
