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The Shining">Jack Torrance and Me: On Writing and Self-Loathing in The Shining

Maggie Su: "Just as part of Jack will always remain at the Overlook, my shadow is still part of me."

By Maggie Su | January 27, 2025

The Shape of a Story: On Losing (and Finding) the Plot of Your Novel

The Shape of a Story: On Losing (and Finding) the Plot of Your Novel

Emma Knight: “As the character in this story, I’ve evolved at least to this extent: it’s no longer plot I’m afraid of.”

By Emma Knight | January 23, 2025

Embrace the Journey: An Octogenarian’s Advice For Younger Writers

Embrace the Journey: An Octogenarian’s Advice For Younger Writers

Abigail Thomas: “My problem was I thought you had to know what you were doing. Nonsense. You just have to start.”

By Abigail Thomas | November 21, 2024

A Bag Full of Trouble: How I Found My Way Into My Debut Novel

A Bag Full of Trouble: How I Found My Way Into My Debut Novel

Bryan VanDyke on the Importance of Spontaneity and Chaos in the Writing Process

By Bryan VanDyke | November 18, 2024

A Room of One’s Own: On Finding Beauty and Inspiration in Meditation

A Room of One’s Own: On Finding Beauty and Inspiration in Meditation

Leanne Ogasawara Considers the Importance of Stillness and Contemplation For Writers and Translators

By Leanne Ogasawara | November 6, 2024

I’ve Finished My Manuscript, Now What? On Dealing With Post-Book Blues

I’ve Finished My Manuscript, Now What? On Dealing With Post-Book Blues

Lance Richardson Offers Advice and Solidarity To Writers Struggling to Find a Sense of Purpose Between Projects

By Lance Richardson | September 23, 2024

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How the Prospect of Publishing Can Paralyze the Writing Process

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How Much of This is True? On the Subtle Nuances of Memoir and Autofiction

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Between Languages: Yukiko Tominaga on Writing in English and Japanese

By Yukiko Tominaga | May 31, 2024

Who Will Finish Your Manuscript When You Die?

Who Will Finish Your Manuscript When You Die?

Tessa Fontaine on the Ways Writers Can Prepare For the Worst Case Scenario

By Tessa Fontaine | May 14, 2024

How the Beloved Memory of Dead Pets Can Help Guide the Writing Process

How the Beloved Memory of Dead Pets Can Help Guide the Writing Process

Simon Van Booy on Letting Go and Following the Story Wherever It Takes Him

By Simon Van Booy | May 9, 2024

The Pilgrim’s (Lack of) Progress, Or, Sorry I Took So Long to Finish My Novel, Or, On the Value of Restarting

The Pilgrim’s (Lack of) Progress, Or, Sorry I Took So Long to Finish My Novel, Or, On the Value of Restarting

Justin Taylor on the Book He Started Writing in 2014

By Justin Taylor | April 23, 2024

Slaves of New York and Couldn’t Stop Reading It"> The Time I Stole Tama Janowitz’s <em

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Slaves of New York and Couldn’t Stop Reading It">

Slaves of New York and Couldn’t Stop Reading It">The Time I Stole Tama Janowitz’s Slaves of New York and Couldn’t Stop Reading It

Elwin Cotman on His Frustration and Enchantment with a True 1980s Classic

By Elwin Cotman | April 16, 2024

Postpartum Publishing: On the Highs and Lows of Bringing a Book Into the World

Postpartum Publishing: On the Highs and Lows of Bringing a Book Into the World

Tawny Lara Explores the Emotional Rollercoaster of Life as a Debut Author

By Tawny Lara | February 15, 2024

The Power of Passivity: On Choosing to Do Nothing

The Power of Passivity: On Choosing to Do Nothing

Maura Lammers Considers the Role of Inaction in Fiction and in Real Life

By Maura Lammers | December 13, 2023

Meals and Memories: Sheila Squillante on Writing to Remember Her Father

Meals and Memories: Sheila Squillante on Writing to Remember Her Father

"I write because I want to continue my father, not contain him."

By Sheila Squillante | November 29, 2023

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