Croatia as a Character? Lidija Hilje on Trying—and Failing—to Write a Universal Story

Croatia as a Character? Lidija Hilje on Trying—and Failing—to Write a Universal Story

“Even though I did my best to tune out Croatia, this proved to be an impossible task.”

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Andrew Porter on What Unites His Work

Andrew Porter on What Unites His Work

In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

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Prabal Gurang on Why No Outside Validation Is Needed

Prabal Gurang on Why No Outside Validation Is Needed

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Five Experimental Anti-Novels That Break the Form (Beautifully)

Five Experimental Anti-Novels That Break the Form (Beautifully)

Dan Leach Recommends Michael Bible, Maggie Nelson, Haruki Murakami, and More

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Clarence A. Haynes on Finding the Soundscape of Your Novel

Clarence A. Haynes on Finding the Soundscape of Your Novel

“I needed sounds that were lush, that could carry these characters’ emotional weight.”

By Clarence A. Haynes | July 3, 2025

Have You Considered an Anarchist Approach to Plot?

Have You Considered an Anarchist Approach to Plot?

Matthew Clark Davison and Alice LaPlante on Throwing Bombs, Emotional Movement, and Other Plot Devices

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Paris Made My Cheeks Hurt: On Language and Muscle Memory

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Owls, Haunted Pianos, Having the Moon for a Neighbor: Ten Children’s Books to Read in July

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Ghetto Koans, Pattern Books, Devouring Wolves: Seven Poetry Collections to Read in July

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