Tag Archives: William S. Burroughs

Writing Lessons From William S. Burroughs

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Back in 1979, William S. Burroughs taught a writing course for Boulder Colorado’s Naropa University. Thanks to the magic of YouTube we can all learn the secrets of the Beat icon. The three part video series covers Burroughs’s views on writing … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Brian D. Butler
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The Burroughs Century

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

William S. Burroughs was an American author, painter, actor, Beat icon, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. To celebrate the anniversary of his 100th birthday ( February 5, 2014 ), his birthplace, Bloomington Indiana is … Continue reading →

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William S. Burroughs Loves Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone in America and the official Christmas season has begun. So, I can finally share this holiday gem with all you loyal readers. It all began way back in 1993, when the dopefiend Beat writer William … Continue reading →

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