theory
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Lessons From An Interview With John McPhee
In an interview with The Paris Review, John McPhee discusses ideas about writing process and structure. Here are some highlights: “The fundamental thing is that writing teaches writing.” “Structure is not a template. It’s not a cookie cutter. It’s something that arises organically from the material once you have it.” “Ideas occur, but what I’m doing, Continue reading
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On The Nature Of Blogs V: Reflections On Stability And Instability
A friend recently pointed out the use of the word “destabilize” in one of my Ventrilo-Dialogues. Here’s the video: He liked the idea of “destabilizing the notion of authorship” enough that he mentioned it to me several times. That got me thinking. And since it was me who wrote those words in the first place Continue reading
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General Notes On Theory
Theory connects the dots. Theory maps the space. Theory reads between the lines. Theory extends the boundaries. Theory pushes the envelope. Theory names the parts. Theory explains. Theory is speculative. Theory stakes a claim. Theory raises the stakes. Theory is political. Theory gives voice. Theory reveals signification. Theory is empirical. Theory coins terms and uses Continue reading
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