Told you: Celeste Ng’s advice for writers
Celeste Ng offers advice about first books, being true to craft and the importance of reaching readers.
Julie Krug
First time out: Publishing tips for new authors
How much education does a writer need to know before getting that first book published and on the shelves?
Elizabeth Alexander: The light of the word
Poet Elizabeth Alexander blends meter and family narrative in a lyrical memoir.
Rolling deep with Major Jackson
The rhythms of Major Jackson’s poetry are rooted in his youth and his reach back to the history of the form.
Cynthia Bond’s spectacular kick
Author and activist Cynthia Bond goes after the demons behind social issues and personal history to craft a story of hope.
The abundant life
Focus on the truth of your writing, says Julia Cameron, and stay focused on your creative mission. You may find the prosperity you’re seeking.
Doug Wright: I am my own scribe
Playwright Doug Wright talks about obsessions, legacy, outliers and the creative freedom of crafting for the stage.
Laurie Halse Anderson boils down the bones
She hated books as a kid, but now Laurie Halse Anderson is a gritty voice for young readers and a strong defender of the craft.
Anthony Doerr: the crucible of hours
Anthony Doerr invokes his curiosity and love of “strange language” and pushes stories beyond the limits of self.
Tom Robbins: Swinging from vines
Tom Robbins, beloved for his novels, makes the leap to memoir.