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Rachel Cusk on Writing Without Feeling Like a Writer

Rachel Cusk on Writing Without Feeling Like a Writer

In Conversation with Kjersti Skomsvold on How to Proceed

By How to Proceed | April 30, 2021

Elizabeth McCracken on Savoring the Mystery of Writing

Elizabeth McCracken on Savoring the Mystery of Writing

“Some mysteries must be left alone.”

By Elizabeth McCracken | April 30, 2021

What Creative Satisfaction Looks Like to Elissa Washuta

What Creative Satisfaction Looks Like to Elissa Washuta

In Conversation with Courtney Balestier on the WMFA Podcast

By WMFA | April 29, 2021

The Long Road to Publication: An Interview with Anjali Enjeti

The Long Road to Publication: An Interview with Anjali Enjeti

Devi Laskar in Conversation with the Author of The Parted Earth

By Devi S. Laskar | April 29, 2021

Gabriela Garcia on Historical Forces That Shape Individual Lives

Gabriela Garcia on Historical Forces That Shape Individual Lives

In Conversation with Maris Kreizman on The Maris Review Podcast

By The Maris Review | April 29, 2021

On Rediscovering Spontaneous Touch Through Writing

On Rediscovering Spontaneous Touch Through Writing

Laura Hankin Struggles with the Absence of Intimacy

By Laura Hankin | April 29, 2021

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Why Mik Grantham Insisted on Having a Tooth on Her Book Cover

By Otherppl with Brad Listi | April 29, 2021

“I Am in Control of My Self-Sabotage." Or, Realistic Affirmations for Artists.

By Josh Mecouch | April 29, 2021

This is how iconic YA author Lois Duncan dealt with rejection.

By Vanessa Willoughby | April 28, 2021

Elissa Washuta on the Desire to Write a “Big Book”

Elissa Washuta on the Desire to Write a “Big Book”

The Author of the Essay Collection White Magic Talks to Eliza Smith

By Eliza Smith | April 27, 2021

Kirstin Valdez Quade on Literary Community and Intergenerational Narratives

Kirstin Valdez Quade on Literary Community and Intergenerational Narratives

Jane Ciabattari Talks With the Author of The Five Wounds

By Jane Ciabattari | April 27, 2021

When Writing a Novel, Ditch the Plan and Embrace Uncertainty

When Writing a Novel, Ditch the Plan and Embrace Uncertainty

Maria Mutch: “Are we prepared to be dazzled by what we don’t know?”

By Maria Mutch | April 27, 2021

On Exploring Philosophy in Fiction and Autobiography: A Reading List

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Tom Whyman Recommends CLR James, Theodor Adorno, and More

By Tom Whyman | April 26, 2021

Nalini Singh on the Unnecessary Divide Between Literary and Genre Fiction

Nalini Singh on the Unnecessary Divide Between Literary and Genre Fiction

In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | April 26, 2021

Patricia Engel on the Importance of Notebooks to Her Writing Process

Patricia Engel on the Importance of Notebooks to Her Writing Process

In Conversation with Brad Listi on Otherppl

By Otherppl with Brad Listi | April 26, 2021

The Book Research No One Would Want: Time in the ICU

The Book Research No One Would Want: Time in the ICU

Paul Griner on What Time in the Hospital Can Reveal About Character

By Paul Griner | April 23, 2021

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