BookStalked: Jason Diamond
Jason Diamond is a true powerhouse in the NY lit scene. He founded culture site Vol. 1 Brooklyn, hosts its related reading series, works at Flavorpill as the New York deputy editor, and writes for pubs like The New York Times, The Paris Review, and The Rumpus. This past May, Jason used his handy distinction of knowing everyone to throw “The Mingle” with friend Ryan Chapman. This networking event was so epic and well-attended that one could barely squeeze in the door. Read on for more about Jason’s fave Vol. 1 events, what to keep an eye out for this summer, and whether writers are prone to trashing dressing rooms.
Writing Prompt: When Characters Blog
Write what one of your characters would write if that character had a blog.
via Writing Excuses
6 Literary Blogs to Read
This week we begin with the literature section of my RSS feed. Even if you’re a book enthusiast who refuses to engage in e-reading, literary blogs have become the life’s blood of the book world and there are now a handful of bloggers with major influence on which new books will sell and which new writers will receive major attention. This week, Six Literary Blogs You Should Be Reading Daily.
