- There are so many writers’ workshops these days it’s difficult not to trip over one. So the question is revived again – can good writing be taught, Hilma Wolitzer wonders? – New York Times
Tag: 01.31.00
KURT VONNEGUT hospitalized —
— for smoke inhalation after a fire in his Manhattan home. – Boston Herald (AP)
TAKING STOCK
Author Carol Shields puts aside her struggles with cancer as she publishes a new collection of stories and finishes her biography of Jane Austen. – National Post (Canada)
WHAT YOU SEE…
Last week director Michael Moore attempted to parody what some feel is a carnival atmosphere around executions. To an execution in Texas, Moore brought along “a marching band, cheerleaders, and a lighted “scorecard” of executions — filming the entire episode during the execution. ‘They kept trying to pump us up by saying, isn’t this great? Aren’t you excited? They tried to portray a party atmosphere where none existed,’ says one demonstrator in attendance.” Moore’s display was said to be so extreme that even death penalty groups were offended. – MSNBC 01/31/00