Publishing in a pandemic: Class of COVID-19
First-time authors discuss the challenges of publishing during a global pandemic.
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Author Interviews
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”
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”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”