Pat Conroy: Interpreting the world through story
For this bestselling novelist, the high-wire act of writing is dizzying and rewarding. Read More “Pat Conroy: Interpreting the world through story”
Essays About Writing
What Harper Lee taught me about writing and the writing life
As Miss Maudie says in Mockingbird, “People in their right mind never take pride in their talents.” Read More “What Harper Lee taught me about writing and the writing life”
Ulysses S. Grant: The story behind his story
The president who finished his memoir just in time. Read More “Ulysses S. Grant: The story behind his story”
Pamela Jane: Just wait
A short story rejected in grade school becomes a cause of action. Read More “Pamela Jane: Just wait”
Lee Smith: No truth in her!
Inheriting the storyteller gene serves fiction and memoir. Read More “Lee Smith: No truth in her!”
Sound thoughts: Tips for reading aloud
Can you discover narrative through auditory practices? Read More “Sound thoughts: Tips for reading aloud”
Ali Shakir: Writing for salvation
Can turning to the pen turn eerie? Read More “Ali Shakir: Writing for salvation”
The play’s the thing
Listening to someone else is challenging. Listening to myself required a new skill set of awareness and belief. Read More “The play’s the thing”
By Jeeves!
P.G. Wodehouse and his successful transition from banker to writer provides inspiration and practical lessons for working and aspiring writers. Read More “By Jeeves!”
Surfing the past
Can memory and stories provide missing puzzle pieces? Read More “Surfing the past”
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”