Threatening the president… online newspapers… and giraffe attacks… all part of the rich tapestry that is today’s Debriefer. To what extent should you be allowed to shout fire in a crowded theater? The phrase refers …
Posts Tagged ‘Free Speech’
Censored By Libel
In today’s Write Report, Donna reports that English PEN is campaigning for reform of the libel laws in the UK – the mere threat of legal action is enough to kill many controversial books, thus …
Thai Boxed In
Should you ever write for free? And are some authors editor-proof? Today Peter takes a break from Scribd-bashing to answer some questions… but never fear, we’ll be back on the pirate’s case again tomorrow.
In today’s …
A Post-Modern Pilgrimage
Today Peter continues his interview with James Attlee, author of the soon-to-be-published Isolarion. How did James’s very British book about Cowley Road, Oxford (left) come to be first published in America? And what does he …
A Thai Take-Away (Your Rights, That Is)
Today Peter looks at the last of five main reasons why people buy books – it’s a big factor, but often under-rated by publishers and authors alike.
In today’s Write Report, Donna reports that Thailand …
Jon Stewart is the New Oprah
Why do people buy books? Peter discusses the fourth of five principle reasons today.
In today’s Write Report, Donna reports that mega-author James Patterson launches his latest venture – to persuade kids to read. And …
Pity and Terror
Day three of Peter’s inquiry into the underlying reasons that make people buy books.
In today’s Write Report, Donna consider pity, terror and other emotions: Nathaniel Hawthorne had a lot to say about that. And …
How Books Shaped The President
We continue our discussion of Why People Buy Books this morning – Peter unveils Reason #2.
In today’s Write Report, Donna reports on the NYT’s feature about the new American president, and how books have …
Why Do People Buy Books?
Why do people buy books? That’s the big topic Peter discusses all this week. There five main reasons – the first one is up for analysis today.
In today’s Write Report, Donna reports on the …
Why, Raymond, Why?
You can tell it’s Friday. Peter discusses merchandising rights… in a highly original way. That’s all.
In today’s Write Report, Donna reports on dating books geared towards baby boomers… second time around. What’s different for 40-and …
Turkey City Lexicon
Should you create a video, or any other new media, when pitching your manuscript? And should you dare to re-pitch to an agent who’s already said No? Peter concludes his week of answering listeners’ questions. …
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