May Sarton’s advice for young poets
Timeless tips from a true master. Read More “May Sarton’s advice for young poets”
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Barbara Neely: A part-time novelist shares her secrets
Mystery writer Barbara Neely wrote her first novel Blanche on the Lam while working a 60-hour-a-week, full-time job. Read More “Barbara Neely: A part-time novelist shares her secrets”
December 1986: Sue Grafton on making time
Find time when you don’t have time. Read More “December 1986: Sue Grafton on making time”
Joyce Carol Oates: The unique and universal
Joyce Carol Oates suggests tapping deeply into the personal for material. Read More “Joyce Carol Oates: The unique and universal”
July 1987: Lowry’s guide to memory
“Memory, we should bear in mind, is a subjective thing,” Lowry tells readers in the July 1987 issue of The Writer. Read More “July 1987: Lowry’s guide to memory”
Ursula K. Le Guin recreates reality
In the October 1991 issue of The Writer, Le Guin explains the necessity of knowledge in the writing process. Read More “Ursula K. Le Guin recreates reality”
Suspense writing by Mary Higgins Clark
With wit and wisdom, Clark explores the delicate writing dance in five parts. Read More “Suspense writing by Mary Higgins Clark”