Donald Ray Pollock Archives

Jun13
Author Donald Ray Pollock Explains How He Left His Dayjob
Writing is a scary field--it requires lots of work with little rewards, it's tough to break in, and worst of all, there isn't an ounce of job security.  Despite all these risks, author Donald Ray Pollock left his solid job...
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Jun12
Finding An Agent: The Donald Ray Pollock Method
"It was 1 o’clock in the morning on a rainy Sunday, and Sharon was sitting at the kitchen table debating whether or not to stuff another slice of American cheese into her mouth when Aunt Joan called.” That's an opening line... Continue Reading
Jun11
Donald Ray Pollock Show You How To Revise Your Work Despite the Bad Influences of the Internet Age
The Internet has ruined my revision skills. First of all, the pace of the web makes me rush and make mizdakes in spelling and gramma. Even worse, when I go sit at the writing desk and work on my novel,... Continue Reading
Jun10
"This wasn’t some romantic life, or James Frey tough guy-type life" : Author Donald Ray Pollock on Character Creation
"Standing in his underwear in front of the faded pink duplex that he and Geraldine rented, Del came out of a blackout while taking a leak in the dead August grass."You don't meet characters like that everyday, but short story... Continue Reading
Jun 9
Author Donald Ray Pollock on the Pros and Cons of the MFA Experience
Some writers think MFA's are artsy-craftsy factories while others see writing school as a ticket out of their day-job routine. Our special guest this week is Donald Ray Pollock, one of the most inspiring examples for part-time writers looking for... Continue Reading
 


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