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LEGO and Philosophy
My new book chapter in LEGO and Philosophy is out! It’s the latest book in the Blackwell Philosophy and Popular Culture series. This was...
Aug 17, 20171 min read


Coffee Shop Noise, and Our Brains
“Coffitivity, was inspired by recent research showing that the whoosh of espresso machines and caffeinated chatter typical of most coffee...
Oct 29, 20131 min read


On Writing: Standing vs. Sitting
I love writing while standing up. Sitting at a desk all day might conjure up a romantic, monkish sort of image; but it’s unnatural to me....
Mar 11, 20132 min read


“Omit Needless Words” — Thoughts on The Elements of Style
For no reason in particular, I was thinking about The Elements of Style the other day. I’m quite fond of my hardcover copy of The...
Feb 27, 20122 min read


Atlantic Wire: 15 Excellent Tips for Writing a Book
For the practically-minded, check out two highly recommended software aids for helping with productive writing: Scrivener — I’d never...
Dec 13, 20111 min read


iPhone Apps for Writers
But sometimes, the iPhone does have its advantages over the analog method. And thanks to all of that texting and emailing practice, I’ll...
Nov 29, 20111 min read


iPhone Apps for Writers
When it comes down to jotting down writing notes and ideas, I prefer analog. I’m very fond of my Moleskine and pencil, and nothing is...
Nov 29, 20111 min read


Favorite iPad Apps for Writers
To follow up on our recent look at iPhone writing apps, I decided to spend some time putting together a list of favorite iPad writing...
Oct 27, 20113 min read


Favorite iPad Apps for Writers
To follow up on our recent look at iPhone writing apps, I decided to spend some time putting together a list of favorite iPad writing...
Oct 27, 20113 min read


Briefly Noted: The Guardian, How to Write Fiction
I enjoy reading about how writers write about writing — whether what that is ends up striking a chord with me, or whether I find myself...
Oct 16, 20113 min read


Briefly Noted: The Guardian, How to Write Fiction
Check out The Guardian (“How to write fiction: Geoff Dyer on freedom“) for some nice Sunday reading. I enjoy reading about how writers...
Oct 16, 20113 min read


Writers, Self-Publishing, and eBooks
The Atlantic offers a look at the question of ebook publishing, from the writer’s perspective (“Can E-Books Pay Off for Writers?“). Has...
Aug 10, 20112 min read


Writers, Self-Publishing, and eBooks
Granted, all ebooks are not published equally. But in terms of simply getting a book self-published through an Amazon-type of publishing...
Aug 10, 20112 min read
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