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How My Passion Project Led to Burnout: On the Bittersweet Rewards of Creative Risks

How My Passion Project Led to Burnout: On the Bittersweet Rewards of Creative Risks

Leigh Stein Considers Life as a Working Writer and the Challenges of Forming an Alternative to AWP

By Leigh Stein | November 29, 2021

Aimee Bender on Creating Structure to Ward Off Writing Dread

Aimee Bender on Creating Structure to Ward Off Writing Dread

In Conversation with Jordan Kisner on the Thresholds Podcast

By Thresholds | November 24, 2021

Maggie Nelson and Tala Madani on Fear in Artmaking and How Magic Can Save Us All 


Maggie Nelson and Tala Madani on Fear in Artmaking and How Magic Can Save Us All 


This Week from FUSE: A BOMB Podcast

By FUSE: A BOMB Podcast | November 24, 2021

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

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Ann Patchett on Creating the Work Space You Need

By Ann Patchett | November 23, 2021

Brendan Mathews on Writing a “Big” Book

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

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

By Lara Vergnaud | November 23, 2021

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

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

In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

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

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

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

Walk! Nap! Write!

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Amor Towles on How Peter Matthiessen Inspired Him To Write

Amor Towles on How Peter Matthiessen Inspired Him To Write

In Conversation with Mitchell Kaplan on The Literary Life Podcast

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

This Week from The Common Podcast

By The Common | November 19, 2021

“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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