Michael Martone: More blot than plot
“Since I am a writer who is more blot than plot, I am constantly constant.” Read More “Michael Martone: More blot than plot”
Essays About Writing
Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Black American literature
In this month’s column, we’re exploring Black American literature. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Black American literature”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know East Asian literature
In this month’s column, we’re exploring East Asian literature. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know East Asian literature”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Tenets of Native American literature
In this month’s column, we’re exploring Native American literature. Join us, won’t you? Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Tenets of Native American literature”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Elements of Mexican literature
Introducing a new column dedicated to expanding our notion of craft outside the white Western canon, from the books we read to the prompts we practice. Join us, won’t you? Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Elements of Mexican literature”
How visiting an old haunt helps one author craft spooky stories
Sometimes, there really is no place like home – especially when it comes to writing stories that go bump in the night. Read More “How visiting an old haunt helps one author craft spooky stories”
Appetite
Where will your cravings take you this fall? Read More “Appetite”
A bookseller’s education, concluded
Ten years after the iconic bookstore chain Borders closed its doors for good, one bookseller looks back at how his time spent there ultimately helped his career – and his self-worth.
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The way we remember it
Add to FavoritesThis is the way I remember it: We’re all gathered in the kitchen on Christmas Eve, too many bodies for one small space, … Read More “The way we remember it”
On finding confidence as a new writer
In what other endeavor in life are we so preoccupied with whether something is “good” right out of the gate? Read More “On finding confidence as a new writer”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for writers: December 2022 calls for submissions
Here are all the deadlines that caught our eye this month. Read More “Opportunities for writers: December 2022 calls for submissions”
Insider: Horror Writers Association
Whether you’ve been writing spine-tinglers for years or are brand-new to the genre, this organization has a lot to offer horror lovers. Read More “Insider: Horror Writers Association”
Get away to write: 7 writing retreats happening in 2023
These seven upcoming writing retreats should be on your radar.
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