Go with the flow

What makes a novel of ideas?

Most writers need some kind of support network, whether it’s from a writing group, mentorship or tutorial group. It’s so important to find the right balance of encouragement, advice, constructive crit

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. But like many daughters of immigrant parents, I followed the safer path. I became a management consultant. I wore suits, talked strategy, and bu

W hile people in the world of books, ...

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You don’t always have to be the font of all knowledge. In fact, sometimes it’s good to be clueless, discovers Harriet Minter