Nov
29
2005
I finished reading Pierre Berton’s The Joy of Writing, and it’s a good book. In it he tells the story of his writing life, all the ins and outs of being a professional writer. Even when he’s talking about stuff that may not seem interesting, such as how to get a good agent, he makes [...]
Tags: book reviews, pierre berton
Nov
22
2005
“So you’re a writer,” an examing physician remarked jovially to the late, great novelist Margaret Laurence. “When I retire, I intend to become a writer myself.” To which Margaret replied, cheerfully, “Yes, and when I retire, I intend to become a brain surgeon.”
That’s from Pierre Berton’s The Joy of Writing, which I began reading [...]
Tags: authors, margaret laurence, pierre berton, writing
