Donald Maass: Firing up fiction
The astute agent, passionate teacher, and fiction fan shares wisdom on writing, querying, and selling sizzling novels. Read More “Donald Maass: Firing up fiction”
Author Interviews
Jandy Nelson: Painting outside the lines
Think YA can’t be literary? Meet Jandy Nelson – and watch her lyrical language bring fully formed protagonists to life Read More “Jandy Nelson: Painting outside the lines”
Gloria Chao: How I Write
Learn how the author of Our Wayward Fate left dentistry for writing, her writing routine, and more. Read More “Gloria Chao: How I Write”
Lindsey Fitzharris: How I Write
While Fitzharris’ Ph.D. from Oxford in history of science, medicine and technology are impressive, so is her talent as a storyteller. Learn how this author manages to make intense science relatable and compelling on the page. Read More “Lindsey Fitzharris: How I Write”
Elinor Lipman: How I Write
The author of “Good Riddance,” and “Then She Found Me,” discusses how she creates dialogue, compelling storylines, and more insight into her writing style. Read More “Elinor Lipman: How I Write”
Delilah S. Dawson: Making the magic happen
An interview with the best-selling, genre-hopping author. Read More “Delilah S. Dawson: Making the magic happen”
Shaun David Hutchinson
Add to FavoritesNovelist Shaun David Hutchinson’s compelling (and award-winning) YA novels combine speculative elements with LGBT characters and themes. Now he tackles nonfiction for the … Read More “Shaun David Hutchinson”
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”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for writers: July 2022 calls for submissions
Here are the deadlines that caught our eye this month. Read More “Opportunities for writers: July 2022 calls for submissions”
Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
15 summer writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
“In summer, the song sings itself.” —William Carlos Williams Read More “15 summer writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”