Elizabeth Berg: How I Write
The author of “The Story of Arthur Truluv,” “Night of Miracles” and more, provides insight into her writing style. Read More “Elizabeth Berg: How I Write”
Author Interviews
Stephen McCauley: How I Write
Novelist Stephen McCauley is the author of seven novels, including several best-sellers and three books that were made into feature films. His most recent novel, … Read More “Stephen McCauley: How I Write”
Lee Child and Paul Doiron on strong, interesting, complex female characters
In a genre dominated by two-dimensional sexy sirens and damsels in distress, acclaimed thriller authors are creating realistic female characters that offer way more than sex appeal. Read More “Lee Child and Paul Doiron on strong, interesting, complex female characters”
Camille Acker: How I Write
“I try to keep an ear out when I’m in the world and on the page for how the rhythm and pattern of speech can feel as true to life as possible.” Read More “Camille Acker: How I Write”
Jon Land: The big thrill
The prolific thriller author gets real about mentorship, storytelling, and staying relevant in the current publishing climate.
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Craig Morgan Teicher: How I Write
“I think poetry is available to anybody who wants it – you have to apprentice yourself at some level.” Read More “Craig Morgan Teicher: How I Write”
Tommy Tomlinson: How I Write
“It was almost 30 years of being a journalist until I felt comfortable pitching books.” Read More “Tommy Tomlinson: How I Write”
Nic Stone: How I Write
“When I started writing, it was a way to understand my own adolescence, and what came out was a revelation about my own teenage years.” Read More “Nic Stone: How I Write”
David Hagberg on how to write stories that sell
The best-selling novelist provides insight and tips for writing books that are commercially successful. Read More “David Hagberg on how to write stories that sell”
Rakesh Satyal: How I Write
“In all my work, the things I’m invested in are empathy and compassion and trying to put human experiences on the page that I haven’t read before.” Read More “Rakesh Satyal: How I Write”
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Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”