Features
Rolling deep
By Julie KrugRhythm and roots mark Major Jackson's poetry as he reaches back to the foundations of the form.
Hero journey
By Megan KaplonChristopher McDougall fearlessly takes risks with his work. Should you try this at home?
Go local
By Paul VachonPitch the nearby story to city and regional magazines.
Dropped by an angel
By Alicia AnsteadMary Gordon dissects a passage from her novella.
Departments
The big 10
By Ryan G. Van CleaveImpress agents and editors with crisp, clean content.
Support system
By Pete CroattoIt takes more than talent to achieve success.
Own it
By Fredricka R. MaisterCan the blank page be an inspiration?
1956: Eloise Jarvis McGraw
By Nicki PorterSteps to building character.
Bump it up
By Dorit SassonDIY promotion tips can help sell your book.
Back to school
By Meredith QuinnWant to be more effective at workshops?
Landing the deal
By Kevin FinleyA publicity professional offers tips for securing publication.
Peace, love and memoir
By Meredith QuinnTap into creative nonfiction in LA.
Region by region
By Melissa HartAn online lit journal gets geocentric.
Also in Every Issue
Writers on writing
Katie Kitamura
Notes from the blogosphere
The Bitten Word
Take Note
The importance of cover letters, tips to sell your book from C.J. Lyons, products for a book tour and more.
Markets
Non-MFA writing programs
Classified advertising
How I Write
Jami Attenberg: "You have to have a lot of faith in yourself when you’re writing a book."