Sloane Crosley: How I Write
“All writing is founded in memory, no matter what kind.” Read More “Sloane Crosley: How I Write”
Author Interviews
A lifetime of stories: an interview with author Jane Yolen
“I communicate through story. While I don’t always identify myself as a writer, I always identify myself as a storyteller.” Read More “A lifetime of stories: an interview with author Jane Yolen”
Stephanie Powell Watts: How I Write
“I could write 30 pages of how a character meets another character and not wind up using any of it, but I’ll get to know that character. No writing is wasted.” Read More “Stephanie Powell Watts: How I Write”
An interview with award-winning author Mira Bartók
“You have to go after a story or an essay like a pit bull with a piece of raw meat, and you cannot stop. You cannot let anyone get in your way.” Read More “An interview with award-winning author Mira Bartók”
Jillian Medoff: How I Write
“I start with a block of words that I carve and carve and carve until I find the simplest and most powerful way to move the narrative along.” Read More “Jillian Medoff: How I Write”
Terese Mailhot: How I Write
“What I wrote was deeply triggering for me, but I couldn’t arrive at the place I am now if I didn’t see on the page what happened to me.” Read More “Terese Mailhot: How I Write”
On the road with David Sedaris
After a dozen books, what’s still left to know about this best-selling humorist’s life?
In a word: Plenty. Read More “On the road with David Sedaris”
Joe Tone: How I Write
“What I am at my core is a journalist and a reporter, and I’ve always been drawn to stories that require a lot of reporting and research.” Read More “Joe Tone: How I Write”
Augusten Burroughs is bold, frank, and fearless in his search for personal truth
Aspiring memoirists should take note from the New York Times best-selling author. Read More “Augusten Burroughs is bold, frank, and fearless in his search for personal truth”
Rachel Khong: How I Write
“What compels me are the books that can seamlessly balance humor with sadness. I think each sharpens the other.” Read More “Rachel Khong: How I Write”
Featured Posts
The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”