On the Shelf
Fitness for Writers, and Other News
March 6, 2013 | by Sadie Stein

“Writing a long novel is like survival training. Physical strength is as necessary as artistic sensitivity.” Mohsin Hamid’s fitness tips for writers.
The Vida results are in, and they are, as per usual, damning.
“I was bored at work and looking for a distraction.” Maris Kreizman on the birth of Slaughterhouse 90210.
It is World Read Aloud Day, should you have a child handy! (An adult will do too.)
Why it’s needed? #FictionalCharactersIWantToMarry is a thing. (Reuven Malter, not that you asked.)
TAGS Haruki Murakami, Maris Kreizman, Mohsin Hamid, Twitter, Vida
Teresa Y Green | March 6, 2013 at 10:35 am
I love World Read Aloud Day! Jim Trelease spoke at my college in my freshman year, triggering a series of Read Aloud Parties among my friends. My husband and I read poetry to each other at a bookstore on one of our first dates. I’m so pleased to see the event highlighted!
Sadie Stein | March 6, 2013 at 10:40 am
I love this idea, Teresa!