literature
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I’m Feminist Press Director Jamia Wilson, And This Is How I Work
Jamia Wilson grew up reading books from the Feminist Press, so she’s proud to be the literary publisher’s executive director (the youngest person, and the first woman of colour, to lead the 47-year-old press). When she became director, Wilson was already an outspoken activist and writer whose work had appeared in the Feminist Press titles…
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How Long Did It Take To Write The World’s Most Popular Books? [Infographic]
Did you know it took J.R.R Tolkien approximately 16 years to write some obscure trilogy of novels called The Lord of the Rings? Clocking in at over 500,000 words, that’s no real surprise. But how long do you think it took to write some of the other popular books in human history?
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Twelve Quotes From Authors To Remember When Starting Your First Book
When working on your first book, you’re faced with an extremely daunting task. Regardless of whatever training or practise you’ve had in the past, it’s still your first novel. At times it will be a highly enjoyable venture, but much of it will be excruciating. There are moments where you might want to throw in…