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Why Aren’t There More Novels about Woodworkers (or about Anyone in the Trades)?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by literaryworkshop

I recently got an e-mail from a reader, Chris, asking if I knew of any good fiction or even poetry about woodworkers or woodworking. I hate to admit it, but even though this blog is The Literary Workshop, I was … Continue reading →

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The Folly of “Prepping”

Posted on May 29, 2017 by literaryworkshop

What is the best way to preserve a seed?  I first came across this question in a gardening book, and it’s a trick question.  The answer, of course, is to plant it. I have thought about that question a lot … Continue reading →

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How to Start Training the Next Generation of Woodworkers

Posted on September 25, 2013 by literaryworkshop

This being a bookish blog, let me begin with a picture not obviously related to woodworking. The year was 2008.  I was in the thick of writing my doctoral dissertation, and I was spending much of my time reading academic … Continue reading →

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