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A Sense of Wonder
The spirit of Rachel Carson lives on, instilling in the Earth’s human population awareness of its fragile... -
Swallows and Amazons
Barbecued Billygoats! You mean you haven’t read Swallows and Amazons or any of the other books in the 12-volume series? Technically, we’re all supposed to read these books when we’re children,... -
Cut the Hoopdedoodle
Elmore Leonard’s Rules for Writing Don’t write what the reader will skip over anyhow. Never open your book with weather. Never begin with a prologue Never describe the physical look of a character in...
Writing, Editing & Publishing
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Getting Published Requires Homework
So you’re one of 20 million Americans who want to write a book. If you’ve already written a manuscript, chances are you’re looking for agent representation. As an editor and... -
My History Is America’s
If you’ve ever wanted to know who you are and where you came from, you’re not alone. More than 100 million Americans are looking for their roots, a remarkable explosion...





