Shaun David Hutchinson
Novelist Shaun David Hutchinson’s compelling (and award-winning) YA novels combine speculative elements with LGBT characters and themes. Now he tackles nonfiction for the first time … Read More “Shaun David Hutchinson”
Author Interviews
The prose playbook of Phillip Lopate
The writer and professor shares insight into his writing style and creating prose. Read More “The prose playbook of Phillip Lopate”
Kristen Arnett: How I Write
The award-winning writer discusses her writing rules, going from short stories to novels, taxidermy, and more. Read More “Kristen Arnett: How I Write”
Gregory Pardlo: How I Write
“I’m interested in coaching, modeling, and teaching various writing practices and less in discovering talent.” Read More “Gregory Pardlo: How I Write”
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen: Better together
The two have fueled their years-long friendship with their remarkable similarities. Now, they’ve culled their editor-author relationship into a blockbuster co-writing duo. Read More “Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen: Better together”
Mesha Maren: How I Write
“I never thought: I want to write a book about West Virginia. It’s just where my fiction comes from – a natural extension.” Read More “Mesha Maren: How I Write”
Ross Gay: Finding joy in the process
The writer spins essays and poems by observing the world around him and questioning his relationship to it. He is delighted by what he sees. Read More “Ross Gay: Finding joy in the process”
Jaime Primak Sullivan: How I Write
Jaime Primak Sullivan discusses writing her memoir “The Southern Education of a Jersey Girl: Adventures in Life and Love in the Heart of Dixie,” and more in this interview.
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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”
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”
Featured Posts
Seven steps to a stronger story
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
Finding the perfect title for your work
Titles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve. Read More “Finding the perfect title for your work”