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If You Want to Write a Novel, Start with a Plan

If You Want to Write a Novel, Start with a Plan

Stephanie Gangi on Writing Her Debut in Her Late 50s

By Stephanie Gangi | November 24, 2021

Joanna FitzPatrick on Blending History and Fiction in Her New Book

Joanna FitzPatrick on Blending History and Fiction in Her New Book

In Conversation with C.P. Lesley on the New Books Network

By New Books Network | November 24, 2021

Why Stories Are Like Taking Drugs

Why Stories Are Like Taking Drugs

Jonathan Gottschall on the Human Need To Silence Your Inner Voice

By Jonathan Gottschall | November 24, 2021

Ann Patchett on Creating the Work Space You Need

Ann Patchett on Creating the Work Space You Need

The Author of These Precious Days on Navigating the Limitations of the Writing Life

By Ann Patchett | November 23, 2021

Brendan Mathews on Writing a “Big” Book

Brendan Mathews on Writing a “Big” Book

In Conversation with Alex Higley and Lindsay Hunter on I'm a Writer But  

By I'm a Writer But | November 23, 2021

The Methodology of Musicality: On Translating the Literary Lyricism of <em>The Last One</em>

The Methodology of Musicality: On Translating the Literary Lyricism of The Last One

Lara Vergnaud Considers Rhythm, Orality, and the Challenge of Making Words Sing

By Lara Vergnaud | November 23, 2021

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“Living in America Is Like Living in an In-Law’s House.” Nawaaz Ahmed on Writing a Queer, Immigrant Story

By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | November 22, 2021

Gary Shteyngart: Three Simple Tricks for Writing Your Novel FAST!!!

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Amor Towles on How Peter Matthiessen Inspired Him To Write

By The Literary Life | November 19, 2021

Greta Kelly on Witches, Magic, and the Complexities of Power in Her New Book

Greta Kelly on Witches, Magic, and the Complexities of Power in Her New Book

In Conversation with Gabrielle Mathieu on the New Books Network

By New Books Network | November 19, 2021

Carin Clevidence on the Fallacies of a “Pristine” Antarctica

Carin Clevidence on the Fallacies of a “Pristine” Antarctica

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“Am I Doing Enough?” Hermione Hoby on Balancing Pleasure and Politics

“Am I Doing Enough?” Hermione Hoby on Balancing Pleasure and Politics

In Conversation with Maris Kreizman on The Maris Review Podcast

By The Maris Review | November 18, 2021

Hilary Leichter on Joy, Self-Trust, and the “Two Rooms” of Creation and Publishing

Hilary Leichter on Joy, Self-Trust, and the “Two Rooms” of Creation and Publishing

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By I'm a Writer But | November 18, 2021

Joshua Ferris on Why the Family is the Perfect Site for a Novel to Develop

Joshua Ferris on Why the Family is the Perfect Site for a Novel to Develop

In Conversation with Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan on Fiction/Non/Fiction

By Fiction Non Fiction | November 18, 2021

<em>Reading Women</em> Look Back and Share How Their Author Interviews Started

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What Does It Mean to Find Your Poetic Voice?

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