Bottom line is there are two types of writers: those who believe in writer’s block and those who don’t. Neither will deny the magic and energy that possesses an author when inspiration rears its mysterious head, but where their approach to writing differs is how the time is spent between those moments of inspiration.

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Some of the world’s greatest books have been digitally photographed at high resolution and are now available for viewing here. There are over 400 books of varying rarity, and the collection covers a fairly wide range of topics.

“If you want to read books that tackle profound philosophical questions, then the best — and perhaps only — place to turn these days is sci-fi.” So says Clive Thompson, who feels that literary fiction has become a boring reflection of everyday reality and that science fiction is the last great literature of ideas.

Environmentally friendly and guilt free, book swapping sites are hugely popular. Aside from the obvious benefits for the trees, book swapping introduces readers to authors they normally wouldn’t have chanced. Not actually purchasing the book apparently lends freedom to the process of choosing the next read. But some authors, such as Jeanette Winterson, are not so keen on the idea.

Each author’s photo is accompanied by that author’s personal statement concerning his relationship with the bottle. Interesting.

Some tongue-in-cheek advice on how to become a literary author (as opposed to a writer).

“…the authors who follow these simple steps will someday gain their place in literary history: stay ambiguous, be controversial within reason, drop as many names as possible, pay little attention to interesting plot, and make sure not to be straightforward about anything.”

Can you tell your story in just six words? Have a go. If it’s good, it’ll get published in the Six-Word Memoir Book alongside some literary heavyweights. Very cool.

Writers’ and fans’ true colors often come out at literary festivals, and though it’s not always pretty, it can be entertaining. Infighting, rivalry, scandal, drama…the stuff of novels.