Obsessed by story
Megan Mayhew Bergman moved from short form fiction to nonfiction to a novel. She says she’s not a thrill seeker. But her work may prove her wrong. Read More “Obsessed by story”
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What Harper Lee taught me about writing and the writing life
As Miss Maudie says in Mockingbird, “People in their right mind never take pride in their talents.” Read More “What Harper Lee taught me about writing and the writing life”
Mia Alvar: Within an inch of truth
The short story writer looks slant at real life to create compelling fiction. Read More “Mia Alvar: Within an inch of truth”
Katherine Heiny: How I Write
“I grew to love the challenges and rewards of the short story – the way you have to be precise and condensed and make every word count.” Read More “Katherine Heiny: How I Write”
Pamela Jane: Just wait
A short story rejected in grade school becomes a cause of action. Read More “Pamela Jane: Just wait”
Short story – sweet advice
We ask three writers which short story has most influenced them. Read More “Short story – sweet advice”
The Writer Interview: Jaime Joyce
Jaime Joyce talks with editor Alicia Anstead about craft and her short story “Picnic in the Yard.” Read More “The Writer Interview: Jaime Joyce”
Boston calling for: Jennifer De Leon’s story
Learn more about the craft behind Jennifer De Leon’s winning short story “Home Movie.” Read More “Boston calling for: Jennifer De Leon’s story”
Violet Kupersmith’s Ghostly Prose
From childhood fears to workshop mentors, Violet Kupersmith channels the
voices of the past for successful storytelling. Read More “Violet Kupersmith’s Ghostly Prose”