DICKSHUNAIRY—Many people spell things the way they like. There used to be rules, agreed-upon spellings. This was before craigslist. The writer in your life probably can't remember those anymore. This will help.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Fantasy Gifts for Writers
DICKSHUNAIRY—Many people spell things the way they like. There used to be rules, agreed-upon spellings. This was before craigslist. The writer in your life probably can't remember those anymore. This will help.
Fantasy Gifts for Writers
RUSH DEADLINE AID—When the work comes in a 6 pm, many writers use this handy pants-securing device to lash themselves into the desk chair for the night. This one also comes in dollar-store plastic.
Fantasy Gifts for Writers
HEALTH INSURANCE—Many writers have heard of this any they want it! Giving your writer his or her own policy means not having to hear about their headaches and anxiety attacks. A bonus: They can now get prescription drugs.
Fantasy Gifts for Writers
WRITER'S COMFORT FOOD—Maybe Hemingway quaffed the Pernod and warfled down the French delicacies, but the writer in your life probably heads for the familiar blue box. Get a year's supply—365 boxes.
WRONG! of the Week (WOTW)
"We don't have the budget to pay any more local columnists, but we're always looking for local people interested in submitting material (generally 500 to 600 words). We run a byline, and, when possible, a photo of the writer."
Well, thanks...but I do this for a living, this writing thing. You'd be amazed, though, at how many people think we should not charge because they don't have money to pay.
Words to Starve By
"Writing is a fairly lonely business unless you invite people in to watch you do it, which is often distracting, and then have to ask them to leave."
—Marc Lawrence
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