Fail at This, Fail at Everything: A Lesson in Clarity from David Foster Wallace
Analyzing a single sentence by David Foster Wallace.
In-depth craft guides for serious writers
Just about the only requirement for effective writing is effective reading. Reading as writers—that is, reading for craft—is unlike reading for literary-criticism class. We're not looking for themes, symbols, or historical context here. We're simply reading to answer the question: How did the author DO that?
Read along with the Writers Pocket Guide story coach and learn from the masters.