The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Vanessa Garcia
We asked Vanessa Garcia to recommend five must-read books by Caribbean authors. Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Vanessa Garcia”
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3 new craft books for memoirists
Add to Favorites Memory Into Memoir: A Writer’s Handbook by Laura Kalpakian “The memoir is not the story of what you know, it’s … Read More “3 new craft books for memoirists”
The Nighstand: Recommended reading from Sara Nović
We asked Sara Nović to provide us with five books she loves by deaf authors. Read More “The Nighstand: Recommended reading from Sara Nović”
The big thrill: Gifts for genre fans
Add to Favorites 1. Unreliable narrator tee This unisex tee from Mile Long TBR Boutique will leave readers guessing as to who’s driving this narrative. … Read More “The big thrill: Gifts for genre fans”
The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Priya A. Desai
We asked writer Priya A. Desai to recommend books that will help us to get to know the Desi culture. Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Priya A. Desai”
2022 Summer Book Preview
Introducing some of the season’s hottest reads. Read More “2022 Summer Book Preview”
The Nightstand BONUS: Bollywood film recs from Priya A. Desai
Add to FavoritesWriter Priya A. Desai’s family has lived in Los Angeles for generations and was one of the first Indian families to settle there. … Read More “The Nightstand BONUS: Bollywood film recs from Priya A. Desai”
The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Ava Homa
The Kurdish writer Ava Homa is the author of Daughters of Smoke and Fire (Overlook/Abrams, 2020), a novel about a Kurdish girl’s creative and literal coming of age amidst oppression and statelessness. We asked her to recommend five works from Middle Eastern writers. Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Ava Homa”
Three new books for writers out this spring
The season’s highlights include a meditation on American poetry, a three-part plan for aspiring novelists, and an all-star anthology about solitude. Read More “Three new books for writers out this spring”
The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Ashley M. Jones
Add to FavoritesAshley M. Jones has edited literary magazines, taught at universities, and been a Knight Foundation Fellow. But wait! There’s more: she’s also the … Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Ashley M. Jones”
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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”