Introduction of deus ex machina is a tell-tale sign of sloppy plotting.
Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular FictionTis the privilege of friendship to talk nonsense, and to have her nonsense respected.
The Life, Letters and Writings of Charles LambI write sappy love poetry. Mostly about bleeding trees.
Love quotes for the ages. And the ageless sages.Freedom from likes and dislikes, the sudden sense of identification, the spirit of comedy.
M: Writings '67-'72Sleep's what we need. It produces an emptiness in us into which sooner or later energies flow.
M: Writings '67-'72Even the sun directs our gaze away from itself and to the life illumined by it.
Salt and Light: Talks and Writings on the Sermon on the MountI write for the same reason I eat chocolate - because it is, undeniably a compulsion.
'Twas a Dark and Delicious ChristmasEvery good poem asks a question, and every good poet asks every question.
The Poet's Companion: A Guide To The Pleasures Of Writing PoetryThe ironist is ironical not because he does not care, but because he cares too much.
The Radical Will: Selected Writings 1911-1918The world has never favored the experimental life. It despises poets, fanatics, prophets and lovers.
The Radical Will: Selected Writings 1911-1918