Life on the loaf: two weeks at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference
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The Bread Loaf Writers' Conference has a tiered fee scale for attendees. It gives budding writers willing to pay $1,525 or wait on tables an opportunity to meet with published writers, who pay less to attend the conference. A writer who worked as a waiter describes her experience.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1995
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For writers who'd rather be on MTV
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A humorous proposal to create a Book Television Network is presented. The network would be modeled after the programming on MTV and would promote books in videos and documentaries. The best parts of the books would be included in the videos to attract readers.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1997
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Publishing and other near-death experiences
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The position of an editorial assistant was glamorized in books. Assistants routinely answer phones and correspondence and acting as an administrative assistant. The job is a stepping stone a better career as an assistant editor and is thus tolerated.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1996
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