Writerly Advice from Margaret Atwood

"If invited to read at a festival, try not to get drunk, hit people, throw up onstage, smite the sound technician, etc. Such incidents make colourful gossip, and it’s a small world.

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"If working with a publicist, remember: they are not your slaves. Smiling is work, and they put in a lot of that work during the day. Respect their tired smile muscles. Be clear in your communications with them. You both have the same goal."

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(Margaret Atwood recommends the terribleminds site and blog, for which she was interviewed.)