A Bukowski, on the Rocks
On Bukowski and his brand of good dialogue.
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Ping-Pong Dialogue
The tricks of snappy dialogue. Examples from Carson, De Lillo, Bukowski, and Calderón.
Paltering in Literature
On speaking the truth with devious intent, or, veering the dialogue in your favour.
Paragraph Packing: A Short Example
On repetition, redundancy, conveyed information, and emotional impact in paragraphs. Example from Bukowski.
Style: Quirks and Perks
On E. B. White’s “Style is an increment in writing”, and on Bukowski’s short poem “Style”.
A Quiver Of Quotes 