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Social Media is Ancient
Social Media is Ancient
By Robert Balkovich
August 07, 2014

It just used to be in newspapers.

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Etgar Keret on Israel & Why Fiction Writers Should Discuss Politics
Etgar Keret on Israel & Why Fiction Writers Should Discuss Politics
By Freddie Moore
July 28, 2014

Keret’s new op-ed in The New Yorker resounds a very necessary call for writers to speak their minds.

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How Should We Celebrate Amazon’s 19th Anniversary?
How Should We Celebrate Amazon’s 19th Anniversary?
By Michelle King
July 16, 2014

On the anniversary of Amazon’s first sale — a book, nonetheless — a reader examines her relationship with the online retailer.

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Ireland Creates New Fiction Award Worth More Than $200,000
Ireland Creates New Fiction Award Worth More Than $200,000
By Arvind Dilawar
December 18, 2013

The Arts Council of Ireland announced last week the creation of The Laureate for Irish Fiction, a new award honoring an outstanding Irish fiction writer.

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