I’m back from the first week of travel in three years. Was weird and generally anxiety-ridden, but I’m not sure how to articulate the difference between my normal housebound routine, which is also weird and anxiety-ridden. Perhaps I should dwell. Yes, yes. I think I’ll dwell.
- CBC starts new docu-show about writers… Don’t worry, as per the CBC definition of “writer”, none of those featured are only poets…;
- Any kids in your house who want to write for other kids?;
- You should pick up Billeh Nickerson’s new book if you haven’t;
- Longish TS Eliot Prize shortlist revealed;
- IPA names Prix Voltaire shortlist;
- Phoebe Robinson to host NBAs;
- Literary agents in France are multiplying, like ennui, or the column of ash on a forgotten Gitane, laid on the edge of saucer on a wrought iron table on a patio on a cobbled street;
- When poetry scares the Feds: John Giorno edition;
- A bi-directional font for people who want more difficulty reading in either direction;
- November is coming – how to write your shitty book in 30 days;
- What’s the difference between “performative” and “stupid”? A grant?;
- It’s been 42 years since we found out about 42;
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