“Who wants to become a writer? And why? Because it’s the answer to everything…It’s the streaming reason for living. To note, to pin down, to build up, to create, to be astonished at nothing, to cherish the oddities, to let nothing go down the drain, to make something, to make a great flower out of life, even if it’s a cactus.”–Enid Bagnold
- Blue Ridge Writers’ Conference: Now open for registration, this conference takes place Saturday, April 6 in scenic downtown Blue Ridge, GA. It’s an intimate and informative conference for writers of all levels. This year’s keynote speaker is Appalachian author Vicki Lane. Register before March 1 and get $10 off the registration fee.
- One Space or Two?: One of Slate’s most popular articles was reposted to honor its two-year anniversary, and the topic is still very much relevant—why you’re only supposed to use ONE space after the end of a period.
- Changes to the National Book Awards: The National Book Foundation (NBF) is changing their review and selection process for the National Book Awards. One change is that they’re adding a “Long-list” to the selection process. Read about more changes in this press release.
- Bookless Library: The U.S.’s first bookless library is coming and will be located in Texas. The structure will have a collection of in-house e-readers among other items. Read more in this article from Good.is.
- Literary Puns: Check out these punny literary drawings by Timothy Leo Taranto from TheRumpus.net. They’re good for a giggle.
“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”–Walter Cronkite
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