Comments on: Self-promoting like a self-promoter.

By: David Steffen

David Steffen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:57:33 +0000

And in any case, it’s rather presumptuous for one writer to tell another writer where it is appropriate to draw their inspiration from. If one limits where you’re allowed to draw inspiration, it’s easy to find none.

By: David Steffen

David Steffen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:55:18 +0000

“I worked on this piece at the University of Iowa, where a very famous author informed me that anger was never an appropriate inspiration for writing.”

What an odd thing for a person to say. Some of the best writing comes from a strong emotional center, and what emotion is more motivating than anger?

By: Kristan

Kristan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:29:46 +0000

Beautiful writing!

By: Rachel Swirsky

Rachel Swirsky — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:08:04 +0000

To be fair, I think there were a number of groups who would be included. ;-)

By: Kameron Hurley

Kameron Hurley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:06:07 +0000

“I worked on this piece at the University of Iowa, where a very famous author informed me that anger was never an appropriate inspiration for writing.”

Ah. It took me a second to realize that he meant, “for women writers.”

Goodness knows Hemingway was never angry at anything.

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