The beloved country
By Dennis L. PetersonIf you’re stuck on the page, go back to your people.
MAY: The publishing issue
Features
Protect what you love
By Melissa HartMiddle grade and YA authors embrace environmental topics to create stories, activism and stewardship among young readers.
Pub Crawl
By Jack SmithThe fate of literary novels may be in the hands of smaller presses, with an eye toward excellence and craft. But editors and publishers say you'll need patience and persistence to unlock the doors.
Savior of literature
By Megan KaplonThe NEA is on a mission to keep excellence in writing a national priority.
Honoring Harper Lee
By Roy Peter ClarkConsider the craft behind the beloved author's most famous work.
Departments
Forced mindset
By Katie LewisLose a job. Gain a writing life.
Different strokes
By Bharti KirchnerHow can you broaden your story and your readership?
Show me the money
By Dorit SassonCrowdfund your next book with these campaign tips.
Get noticed
By Pete CroattoSnag the attention of editors by following these eight steps.
Culture, identity and literature
By Meredith QuinnA one-day workshop explores heritage.
Crystalizing creativity
By Meredith QuinnWorkshops provide mentors and models – and possibility.
Who'd've thunk it?
By Melissa HartDon't dismiss esoteric work as unpublishable.
Also in Every Issue
Take Note
Téa Obreht, The Bloggess, agent Jane Dystel and more.
Markets
Contests
Classified advertising
How I Write
Wil Haygood: "Book editors expect you to dance a little bit. They expect you to climb the darkest side of the mountain at midnight."