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”
Author Interviews
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”
Augusten Burroughs is bold, frank, and fearless in his search for personal truth
Aspiring memoirists should take note from the New York Times best-selling author. Read More “Augusten Burroughs is bold, frank, and fearless in his search for personal truth”
Rachel Khong: How I Write
“What compels me are the books that can seamlessly balance humor with sadness. I think each sharpens the other.” Read More “Rachel Khong: How I Write”
Amulya Malladi: How I Write
“I am a character-driven writer, and I believe that once you define a character, they tell their story.” Read More “Amulya Malladi: How I Write”
Tom Wolfe: How I Write
I think all writers have to do reporting. It is not something that takes great technique. It takes a relentless willingness to act like a vagrant and [hang] out. Read More “Tom Wolfe: How I Write”
Malinda McCollum: How I Write
“It’s also a mysterious and sometimes maddening place to me, especially in recent years, with the state’s political shift toward bombast and bigotry.” Read More “Malinda McCollum: How I Write”
Kamilah Aisha Moon: How I Write
“I really think for many of us, poetry chooses us.” Read More “Kamilah Aisha Moon: How I Write”
Gretchen Rubin: How I Write
“To me, all my books are about human nature.” Read More “Gretchen Rubin: How I Write”
Featured Posts
Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story
No one wants to hear your whole life story. Just because your life started in childhood doesn’t mean your memoir should. Read More “Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story”
Do you really have to write every day?
What does an ideal writing life look like? We asked successful authors to share their essential goals, habits, and routines. Read More “Do you really have to write every day?”
How to cope with making mistakes
Every writer’s worst nightmare is finding an error in print…but it happens, often, and to the very best of us. Here’s how to cope. Read More “How to cope with making mistakes”