“I Am in Control of My Self-Sabotage.

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

Josh Mecouch Takes an Honest Look at the Things We Tell Ourselves

By Josh Mecouch | April 29, 2021

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

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

On Exploring Philosophy in Fiction and Autobiography: A Reading List

Tom Whyman Recommends CLR James, Theodor Adorno, and More

By Tom Whyman | April 26, 2021

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Nalini Singh on the Unnecessary Divide Between Literary and Genre Fiction

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Patricia Engel on the Importance of Notebooks to Her Writing Process

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

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How To Tell Readers Who You Are Without Telling Them Who You Are

How To Tell Readers Who You Are Without Telling Them Who You Are

Ursula Pike on the Fine Line Between a Signifier and a Trope

By Ursula Pike | April 23, 2021

10 Women Poets Who Inspired Me To Become a Writer

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Aija Mayrock Names Hannah Szenes, Lucille Clifton, Qiu Jin, and More

By Aija Mayrock | April 23, 2021

The Weight of Memory: On Motherhood and the Ghosts of Racial Violence

The Weight of Memory: On Motherhood and the Ghosts of Racial Violence

Cassandra Lane Considers Family History and the Nuances of Conception Stories

By Cassandra Lane | April 23, 2021

Robbie Arnott on Creating a Mythical Creature That Embodies the Beauty and Savagery of Nature

Robbie Arnott on Creating a Mythical Creature That Embodies the Beauty and Savagery of Nature

In Conversation with Rob Wolf on the New Books Network Podcast

By New Books Network | April 23, 2021

Alexander Chee, Morgan Parker, and Emma Straub on the Life of a Writer in NYC

Alexander Chee, Morgan Parker, and Emma Straub on the Life of a Writer in NYC

Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Maris Review

By The Maris Review | April 22, 2021

The Challenge of Fictionalizing Sexual Assault

The Challenge of Fictionalizing Sexual Assault

Alena Dillon on Writing About USA Gymnastics

By Alena Dillon | April 22, 2021

Workshop Politics: Matthew Salesses on Centering the Marginalized Writer

Workshop Politics: Matthew Salesses on Centering the Marginalized Writer

In Conversation with V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell
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