Ed A. Murray's Blog, page 6
March 17, 2020
Never Pass a Pub With Your Name On It: An Irish-American Story
According to Pete McCarthy, the late comedian and travel writer, you never pass a pub with your name on it. My wife and I traveled to Ireland to prove it.
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February 24, 2020
7 writing lessons: What a home renovation taught me about writing a book
Before tackling that next big project, understand these 7 steps to ensuring a successful final product.
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February 3, 2020
Writing advice from famous authors: Should you listen?
January 10, 2020
3 simple tips for finding the time to write
We are all living busier and busier lives, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be finding the time to write. That novel isn't going to draft itself!
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December 5, 2019
Debut Michigan Author Samantha Hohnstadt Pens Striking Travel Memoir
In 2016, Samantha Hohnstadt flew to Europe, mind set on finding her family's roots. From this unforgettable adventure came her memoir The Flavor of Wine.
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November 25, 2019
Book Review: Mitch Albom’s Newest Book ‘Finding Chika’ Tells Heartfelt Story
Sometimes, the people we least expect to enter our lives have the greatest impact. It's a lesson we learned in Tuesdays With Morrie, and it's extremely evident in Mitch Albom's newest book Finding Chika.
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November 18, 2019
What’s the importance of word count in writing?
Is it too long? Too short? Just right? Who's to say? Let's diagnose just how important word count really is when writing a story.
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November 11, 2019
Showtime to produce ‘American Rust’ TV series from Philipp Meyer novel
Philipp Meyer has received his second TV adaptation, with Showtime picking up the American Rust TV series. Previously, AMC produced The Son in 2017.
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November 4, 2019
10 Best Non-Fiction Books to Add to Your Reading List
Influencial memoirs convey truly powerful messages. Here is a list of the best non-fiction books to add to your reading list.
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October 28, 2019
Ranking the 5 Best John Steinbeck Books
Both brilliant and controversial, it's hard to argue John Steinbeck's place near the top of classic American literature. But of his most famous books, which is his crowning achievement?
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