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This book provides compelling reasons for including audio as an integral part of the writer’s portfolio and tools of the trade, not merely an add-on or afterthought.
Read MoreThe EU Copyright Directive seems to be like the curate’s egg: parts of it are excellent, or at least well-intentioned. But can it be made to work?
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Wakelet is a free online application for collating resources.
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My reading list, by Terry Freedman
Having just finished a course called Trouble in Paradise, in which we looked at books and articles about American suburbia, here’s my verdict.
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What should you include in reviews of (nonfiction) books?
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Review of a collection of writings from the Oulipo, including minutes of meetings, lectures and correspondence.
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A great reference book for those who love London, and are interested in the places associated with well-known writers dating from centuries ago to the present day.
Read MoreUPDATED! Now includes an audio version. The next time I write a book, WYBIAF is going to be open right there on my Kindle for easy reference.
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Podcast listen by Terry Freedman
Information about an engaging literary podcast for readers and writers.
Read MoreIf your interest in the Oulipo goes beyond simply trying out their techniques, and you wish to learn about the context in which it was conceived and the developments in went through, you will find this book very useful.
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The stories in Great Adventurers are designed to help the reader believe that they can do it too, backed up by much more substantial evidence than vague and vacuous pronouncements like "You're wonderful, you can do anything."
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Can reading help you achieve mindfulness? And can mindfulness enhance your reading pleasure?
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The focus of this course is on the prose and poetry of the Victorian era (1837-1901), against the backdrop of the changes taking place in both society and academia. What’s my verdict?
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This book not only contains a huge sampling of both prose and poetry, but places them into an historical context.
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The best thing I can say about this book is that it’s great to use as a work of reference.
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If you are a teacher of English or creative writing, you will find this book to be a rich source of material to discuss and analyse with your students. And if you are a writer, this book will I’m sure prove to be a good investment in extending your craft.
Read MoreThe word Oulipo is an acronym of a French group, Ouvroir de littérature potentielle. This is usually translated as Workshop of Potential Literature, although given its association with the sharing and critique of work on creative writing courses, the word ‘workshop’ might be ditched in favour of ‘work room’.
Read MoreOne of the techniques employed by the Oulipo is known as N+7. This is where you take each noun, and replace it with a word that is seven words on in the dictionary. Of course, results vary according to what dictionary you use. The following article is an N+7 version of my review of the Penguin Book of Oulipo. Enjoy!
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