I Want to Write (Weekly Finds for the Writer In the Making)

(This post is the next one in a series previously called Writing Brain Dumps. Each week, it highlights quirky news or unusual facts about the publishing industry.)

• You’ve probably already noticed that some story-tellers are better than others. But would you have attributed it to brain-science? Curious? Check out this neurologist’s take on why writer’s think via story (We learn to invent narrative to fill in memory gaps.)
• Looking for something less heady? Click through these images of street art inspired by literature. Who knew a graffiti artist with a spray paint can could be so well read?
• There are more surprises about who reads and why. If you’ve got time to advance a power point, there’s a report here you might find interesting.
• If you’ve followed anything about book-movement in the last few years, you’ve noticed the rise of a certain powerhouse no doubt. This author suggests Amazon’s predatory streak continues. Libraries, bookstores, publishers … who will be next?
• Or, if you’re looking for something offline, you could browse the 10 most expensive books in the world. (Hint: You can’t get them on Amazon.)
• Not to mention this interesting piece about the inspiration behind some of the most well known children’s books. Hint: In many cases, it’s real life children.
• The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium.  -Norbet Platt