Category Archives: Writing

John Steinbeck’s 6 tips for writing

Posted on March 11, 2013 by stuartelden

It’s been a while since a post on writing. These are Steinbeck’s six rules – taken from Berfrois. 1. Abandon the idea that you are ever going to finish. Lose track of the 400 pages and write just one page … Continue reading →

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Jo van Every on book proposals

Posted on February 7, 2013 by stuartelden

Some good advice on book proposals from Jo van Every.

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David Wood on The Lure of the Writer’s Cabin

Posted on December 10, 2012 by stuartelden

Philosopher David Wood in The New York Times: Much has been written about the writer’s cabin. Among the most notable recent books on the topic are “Heidegger’s Hut” by Adam Sharr and “A Place of My Own: The Architecture of … Continue reading →

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The Daily Routines of Famous Writers

Posted on November 24, 2012 by stuartelden

Some of these are in other lists, but some good quotes from writers about how they get things done (via Peter Gratton).

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Alphonso Lingis interview at Figure/Ground Communication

Posted on November 23, 2012 by stuartelden

Fascinating interview here. I don’t believe this paragraph though: For me, being a university professor is not even work. All you do is go to the campus maybe 6 or 8 hours a week and talk about books that you … Continue reading →

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Shakespearean Territories – Durham, Oxford, York

Posted on November 7, 2012 by stuartelden

I’m giving various talks on my Shakespearean Territories project over the next few months. In November, I’ll be speaking in my own department at a workshop on Politicised Literary Geographies, and then to the 1887 Society at Mansfield College, University … Continue reading →

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Tips on Publishing

Posted on November 6, 2012 by stuartelden

These tips at the Sociological Imagination might appear common sense, but are well worth a look – as an editor I am continually amazed at how often these are not followed… (via David Beer).

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November

Posted on November 1, 2012 by stuartelden

I made it through an exceptionally busy October. Things now calm down substantially, and I can try to get back to a position where my teaching, administrative roles (IAS, IBRU, Society and Space) and my own research have something of … Continue reading →

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Italo Calvino on writing

Posted on October 28, 2012 by stuartelden

In a note appended to The Castle of Crossed Destinies, Italo Calvino says: I would like to add that for a certain time it was my intention to write also a third part for this book. [There follows a description … Continue reading →

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Sean Sturm on writing and productivity

Posted on September 18, 2012 by stuartelden

Sean Sturm has posted a very good short article on writing, with lots of good references. You can access the full piece here, and do check out his blog Te Ipu Pakore.

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