Talk to the Practitioner: Ari Honarvar
We sat down to talk with writer Ari Honarvar about her process, working from your past, and more. Read More “Talk to the Practitioner: Ari Honarvar”
Author Interviews
Talk to the Practitioner: Rachel Howzell Hall
We sat down with author Rachel Howzell Hall to talk about her process, allyship in the business, and more. Read More “Talk to the Practitioner: Rachel Howzell Hall”
Talk to the Practitioner: Jane Park
In this month’s Broadening the Bookshelves interview, we sat down with author Jane Park to talk about everything from endings to political activism. Read More “Talk to the Practitioner: Jane Park”
Talk to the Practitioner: Elissa Washuta
In this month’s Broadening the Bookshelves interview, we sat down with author Elissa Washuta to talk about her craft and the process of publishing into a world that doesn’t always know what to do with you. Read More “Talk to the Practitioner: Elissa Washuta”
Talk to the Practitioner: Myriam Gurba
In our first installment of our brand-new “Beyond the Bookshelves” column, we spoke to author and educator Myriam Gurba about titles, code-meshing, and much, much more. Read More “Talk to the Practitioner: Myriam Gurba”
Publishing in a pandemic: Class of COVID-19
First-time authors discuss the challenges of publishing during a global pandemic.
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Alexandra Diaz: Writing with a heart and soul
Children’s author Alexandra Diaz illuminates the lives of young immigrants. Read More “Alexandra Diaz: Writing with a heart and soul”
Chloe Gong interview: Young blood in Young Adult
Debut author Chloe Gong shares what it’s like writing for young adults as a young adult yourself. Read More “Chloe Gong interview: Young blood in Young Adult”
Jenna Moreci interview: Going viral
An interview with indie author and YouTube sensation Jenna Moreci. Read More “Jenna Moreci interview: Going viral”
Maya Shanbhag Lang: How I Write
“Fiction is like listening to someone’s heartbeat through a stethoscope. Memoir is like open-heart surgery and holding someone’s heart in your hands.” Read More “Maya Shanbhag Lang: How I Write”
Featured Posts
Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”