Friday Find: Off the Shelf--Writers on Writing

During a recent visit to the Jacket Copy (Los Angeles Times) blog, I learned that the good folks there are bringing us a new series called "Off the Shelf: Writers on Writing." Every Friday, we can expect an essay of that sort. Contributors to date include Art Spiegelman, Taylor Antrim, Nahid Rachlin, and Tod Goldberg. By the time you read this (depending on your time zone), today's essay may have already been posted. Enjoy, and have a great weekend!