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”
Author Interviews
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”
Sloane Crosley: How I Write
“All writing is founded in memory, no matter what kind.” Read More “Sloane Crosley: How I Write”
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”
Featured Posts
Announcing the best writing books of 2018
Need a little help with your holiday shopping? Treat the wordsmiths in your life to one (or all) of our favorite writerly books of the year. Read More “Announcing the best writing books of 2018”
Quiz: Am I A Writer?
Do you have what it takes to be a writer today? Take this quiz and see if you’re committed to the world of words. Read More “Quiz: Am I A Writer?”
Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction
Flash fiction has never been hotter. Here’s our guide for how to write it – and where to sell it. Read More “Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction”