Columnists
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April 28, 2017Publishing Tips for the Existentially Endangered
By Bardia SinaeeA couple of years ago I had a serious health scare. Without going into too much detail, I was admitted into the hospital in late spring and for a brief time no one was able to tell me for sure whether ...
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March 27, 2017I’m an Immigrant and I’m Going to Take Your Job
By Bardia SinaeeA few months ago somebody I know—a Polish immigrant—tried to convince me—an Iranian immigrant—that immigrants are taking all the jobs. Putting aside that this assertion has been proven wrong, ...
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February 27, 2017Book Criticism Is Not Book Promotion
By Bardia SinaeeMost people won’t read most books. It seems like a truism, but it’s an important fact to keep in mind if you’re thinking of reviewing a book. Whether it’s a brief write-up in an industry magazine ...
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January 19, 2017Anyone Can Write, But Not Everyone Can Be a Writer
By Bardia SinaeeAnyone can write, but not everyone can be a writer, in the same way that anyone with a bit of money can take music lessons or try horseback riding, but landing a record deal or competing in the World ...