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”
Author Interviews
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”
Carmen Maria Machado: How I Write
“I find writing nonfiction difficult; it feels like pulling teeth. It’s technically and logistically challenging and emotionally draining, and the whole time you have one hand behind your back. I admire folks who write good nonfiction so much, because I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is to make it work and work well.” Read More “Carmen Maria Machado: How I Write”
Emma Straub: How I Write
“I feel like you could write about a family forever and never run out of conflict or love or hurt feelings.” Read More “Emma Straub: How I Write”
Lily King interview: How I Write
“I love a lot of dialogue in books because I love humans communicating.” Read More “Lily King interview: How I Write”
Peter Kispert: How I Write
“Every story is different, and I try to honor story-making as an act of discovery.” Read More “Peter Kispert: How I Write”
Richard Blanco: How I Write
“I want to turn metrophobes (people with a fear of poetry) into metromaniacs.” Read More “Richard Blanco: How I Write”
Clare Beams: How I Write
“Dialogue is always a challenge for me, especially if it’s a piece set in a historical time. I don’t want people to sound like set pieces, but I do want them to sound convincing of that time.” Read More “Clare Beams: How I Write”
Featured Posts
New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)
Need some help crafting some quality resolutions you’ll keep long past March? Here are some ideas. Read More “New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)”
All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer
Want to write horror? Read this first. Read More “All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”