On the Road
The Funny Thing About Writing
The ability to laugh an effective remedy for problems. Laughter helps the body release endorphins, which are hormones se...read more
April 01, 2013 / No Comments
I’m on a Boat: How One Library is Turning to the High Seas to Find Readers
In this era, public libraries are working to draw new patrons into their buildings by providing new and innovative servi...read more
March 25, 2013 / No Comments
It’s Official: Bookstores Matter
New research from Bowker Market Research (United Kingdom) and Enders Analysis proves that physical bookstores are valuab...read more
March 24, 2013 / No Comments
The Language of Reading and Writing
The massive influx of Spanish-speaking immigrants to the United States in recent years has birthed brighter futures for ...read more
February 09, 2013 / 1 Comment
See What Happens When Cory Doctorow Goes on Tour
Wrightspeak readers, meet Cory Doctorow, author of Homeland, the sequel to the New York Times bestseller Little Brother....read more
January 21, 2013 / No Comments
Book Economics 101: How to Price Your Book
Book production costs can be steep for first-time independent writers who want to publish their own books. In fact, book...read more
December 28, 2012 / No Comments
Bring on the Books and Beer
How One Bookstore is Bringing People through Their Doors by Getting Playful On a frigid Saturday night in Washington D.C...read more
November 14, 2012 / No Comments
Have a Drink with Author Eric Asimov
Eric Asimov is the chief wine critic of the New York Times, where his weekly column appears in the Dining section. He is...read more
November 11, 2012 / No Comments
Teen Opens Bookstore to Offset Tuition Costs
A teen in Tennessee was so determined to go to college that he started a bookstore to fund his degree. With the help of ...read more
October 10, 2012 / 2 Comments
Overpaid for that Ebook? Maybe.
The Tyee (out of Canada) recently did a bit of research on ebook pricing, finding that there are a few ways to discover ...read more
October 02, 2012 / No Comments
Readers Feel the Love at the National Book Festival
The 12th annual National Book Festival wrapped up this Sunday, ending the annual, two-day Washington book festival. Thou...read more
September 25, 2012 / 1 Comment
Book Lovers Rejoice: National Book Festival Starts Next Saturday
Next week, book lovers across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., to meet and mingle with writers, poets, publi...read more
September 16, 2012 / No Comments
Blogging in Black and White
For this article, “On the Road” writer Nevelious Jordan IV speaks with well-followed blogger Alana Beeler. In a ...read more
September 02, 2012 / 1 Comment
Just How Do You Lead a Book Club?
So, you’ve taken the plunge and officially started a book club. But your last few meetings may have gone off the r...read more
September 01, 2012 / No Comments
Six Steps to Starting Your Very First Book Club
Can book clubs improve your mental health, social skills and finances? In a word, yes. Book clubs have been shown to con...read more
September 01, 2012 / 1 Comment
Oregon Bookstore Hits Big 41st Anniversary
Powell’s Books, a small Portland, Oregon bookstore chain, is going to hit a major milestone next week when it mark...read more
August 18, 2012 / No Comments
Letters from jail
In this story, writer Nevelious Jordan IV offers insight into a lesser known writing style: jail writing. The trauma cau...read more
August 12, 2012 / No Comments
Spencer’s Take on Going from Sociology Author to Screenwriter
Understanding the field of sociology can be quite useful because we gain a deeper insight into the way society functions...read more
July 07, 2012 / No Comments
A Man of Transition: Maurice Butler on Going from Teacher to Novelist
Transitions are required for growth, and embarking upon new, unexplored terrain yields educational results. If you are b...read more
June 24, 2012 / No Comments
Comedian Dan Nainan is Selling His Work to Anyone Who Will Have It. Can You Do That?
In a dim Spanish restaurant in Washington, D.C., a room filled with comedy writers—a lesser known niche of writers—r...read more
June 21, 2012 / 1 Comment
The Power of One: My Talk with Horror Vet Marian Dora
German horror veteran Marian Dora knows the value of hard labor, as careers in film are both, rare to come across and ha...read more
June 10, 2012 / 1 Comment
On the Road: Understanding Busboys, D.C.’s Landmark Poetry Cafe
Washington D.C. has more than it’s fair share of talent. In a city full of potential, there are bound to be places...read more
May 28, 2012 / No Comments
On Writing: Journalism and Gender Equality with Mary Ann Owens
Thought about becoming a journalist? Think it’s an easy job? Think again. The road to becoming a successful journa...read more
April 29, 2012 / No Comments
Try Your Luck: How Chance Matters More Than You Think in Publishing
How Chance Matters More Than You Think in Publishing In February, the Arlington Writers Group met at a Virginia high sch...read more
March 19, 2012 / No Comments