How Oscar Wilde Won Over the American Press

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When the US First Encountered the “Aesthetic Apostle”

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Understanding the Bronx: <br>A Reading List

Understanding the Bronx:
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John J. Healey Recommends Books By E.L. Doctorow, Lilliam Rivera, and More

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Michael Kleber-Diggs on Connecting to the World Through Poetry

Michael Kleber-Diggs on Connecting to the World Through Poetry

In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

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Kristen Radtke: How Do You Turn a Graphic Novel Into a Compelling Audiobook?

Kristen Radtke: How Do You Turn a Graphic Novel Into a Compelling Audiobook?

The Author of Seek You on Recreating the Intimacy of Images With Voice

By Kristen Radtke | July 16, 2021

Matt Bell on the Importance of Joy in Nature Stories

Matt Bell on the Importance of Joy in Nature Stories

"Go big with wonder."

By Matt Bell | July 16, 2021

All Our Monstrous Fantasies: A Reading List

All Our Monstrous Fantasies: A Reading List

Beth Morgan Recommends Patricia Highsmith, Han Kang, and More

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How <em>The Baby-Sitters Club</em> Influenced a Generation of Writers

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Roberto Bolaño's best advice for writing short stories is . . . pretty wild.

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Plot Is Just Music You Sing In Your Mind: How Popular Rock Songs Can Help Shape Your Novel

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In Conversation with Jordan Kisner on the Thresholds Podcast

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Shirley Jackson on Navigating Literary Fame Alongside Financial Uncertainty

Shirley Jackson on Navigating Literary Fame Alongside Financial Uncertainty

The Struggles of a Great American Writer, Revealed in Letters to Her Parents

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Matt Bell on Heeding the Dire Climate Warnings of Our Best Literary Prophets

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