Interviews and Profiles
Includes interviews with well-known and up-and-coming writers, with writing advice for anyone interested in improving their craft and learning more about the publishing world.
Interviews with Novelists
Other writers are ultimately the best source of information on writing and publishing. Here, published writers from Vikram Chandra to Lemony Snicket share their experiences.
Other writers are ultimately the best source of information on writing and publishing. Here, published writers from Vikram Chandra to Lemony Snicket share their experiences.
Advice from Editors
One of the best sources of information on publishing is obviously the people who decide what gets published and what doesn't. Hear what people from St. Martin's Press, HarperCollins, and Random House have to say.
One of the best sources of information on publishing is obviously the people who decide what gets published and what doesn't. Hear what people from St. Martin's Press, HarperCollins, and Random House have to say.
On Teaching Creative Writing: An Interview with Alan Ziegler
Alan Ziegler, the author of the Writing Workshop Note Book, offers valuable advice on teaching creative writing workshops.
Alan Ziegler, the author of the Writing Workshop Note Book, offers valuable advice on teaching creative writing workshops.
Katherine Anne Porter: A Biographical Sketch
Born Callie Russell Porter on May 15, 1890, in Indian Creek, Texas, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author overcame more than her share of hardship on the way to literary success.
Born Callie Russell Porter on May 15, 1890, in Indian Creek, Texas, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author overcame more than her share of hardship on the way to literary success.
An Interview with Mystery Writer Sandra Balzo
It took six years for Sandra Balzo to publish her first book, but since then she's become a successful, award-winning author. What was the secret of her success?
It took six years for Sandra Balzo to publish her first book, but since then she's become a successful, award-winning author. What was the secret of her success?
Profile of Raymond Chandler
Though America's finest hard-boiled detective novelist is known for exposing L.A.'s seedy underbelly and for his streetwise (but poetic) writing style, but he was actually a highly educated, even genteel man, who studied in England and France. Learn more about the life of this complicated and influential writer here.
Though America's finest hard-boiled detective novelist is known for exposing L.A.'s seedy underbelly and for his streetwise (but poetic) writing style, but he was actually a highly educated, even genteel man, who studied in England and France. Learn more about the life of this complicated and influential writer here.
Profile of Eudora Welty
Pulitzer Prize winner Eudora Welty is perhaps most famous for her short stories reflecting Southern life and culture, but she also wrote five novels, a book of essays, and a memoir.
Pulitzer Prize winner Eudora Welty is perhaps most famous for her short stories reflecting Southern life and culture, but she also wrote five novels, a book of essays, and a memoir.
Amanda Eyre Ward Discusses How She Writes
Amanda Eyre Ward, author of three novels, including How to Be Lost and Forgive Me, shares why she loves seedy motels and explains what’s changed for her about writing novels -- and what’s remained the same.
Amanda Eyre Ward, author of three novels, including How to Be Lost and Forgive Me, shares why she loves seedy motels and explains what’s changed for her about writing novels -- and what’s remained the same.
The Fiction Editor, the Novel, and the Novelist
Thomas McCormack, the former CEO and editorial director of St. Martin's Press and author of The Fiction Editor, the Novel, and the Novelist, shares publishing stories and advice on getting your novel into the right hands.
Thomas McCormack, the former CEO and editorial director of St. Martin's Press and author of The Fiction Editor, the Novel, and the Novelist, shares publishing stories and advice on getting your novel into the right hands.
Writers' Conferences Advice
An Editorial Director at Random House Children's Books offers advice on how to present your ideas in a professional way during high-pressure writers' conferences pitch sessions.
An Editorial Director at Random House Children's Books offers advice on how to present your ideas in a professional way during high-pressure writers' conferences pitch sessions.
Publishing Advice from Jeanette Perez
Jeanette Perez offers publishing advice culled from her time in the editorial department of HarperCollins Publishers.
Jeanette Perez offers publishing advice culled from her time in the editorial department of HarperCollins Publishers.
Vikram Chandra on Sacred Games
Vikram Chandra talks about organized crime, how fiction shapes our perceptions of reality, and patterns in nature and narratives.
Vikram Chandra talks about organized crime, how fiction shapes our perceptions of reality, and patterns in nature and narratives.
Heather O'Neill on "Lullabies for Little Criminals"
Heather O'Neill discusses her debut novel, being a mother and an author, and writing in the voice of a young girl -- specifically that of Baby, a twelve-year-old growing up in Montreal's red light district.
Heather O'Neill discusses her debut novel, being a mother and an author, and writing in the voice of a young girl -- specifically that of Baby, a twelve-year-old growing up in Montreal's red light district.
An Interview with Alix Ohlin
Alix Ohlin, author of "Babylon and Other Stories" and "The Missing Person," discusses her changing relationship to plot, the themes in her collection of short stories, and self-marketing as an introspective person.
Alix Ohlin, author of "Babylon and Other Stories" and "The Missing Person," discusses her changing relationship to plot, the themes in her collection of short stories, and self-marketing as an introspective person.
An Interview with Dominic Smith, Author of Mercury Visions
Dominic Smith, author of The Mercury Visions of Louis Daguerre, discusses the process of writing historical fiction, the influence of photography on his writing, and how he's worked to publicize his book.
Dominic Smith, author of The Mercury Visions of Louis Daguerre, discusses the process of writing historical fiction, the influence of photography on his writing, and how he's worked to publicize his book.
An Interview with Alicia Erian, Author of Towelhead
Alicia Erian, author of the widely-acclaimed novel, Towelhead, talks about writing fiction that moves, creating a successful voice, and the joys of shopping.
Alicia Erian, author of the widely-acclaimed novel, Towelhead, talks about writing fiction that moves, creating a successful voice, and the joys of shopping.
Interview with Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket
An interview with Daniel Handler, the man behind the popular Lemony Snicket books, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and author of three books for adult readers.
An interview with Daniel Handler, the man behind the popular Lemony Snicket books, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and author of three books for adult readers.
An Interview with Kris Saknussemm, Author of Zanesville
Kris Saknussemm speaks of the experiences that shaped his new novel, Zanesville, offering advice to writers just starting out.
Kris Saknussemm speaks of the experiences that shaped his new novel, Zanesville, offering advice to writers just starting out.
The Leap to Fiction: An Interview with Marlys West
Poet Marlys West, author of Notes for a Late-Blooming Martyr, discusses the experience of switching from poetry to fiction, particularly to the novel.
Poet Marlys West, author of Notes for a Late-Blooming Martyr, discusses the experience of switching from poetry to fiction, particularly to the novel.
Literary London Tour
For lovers of English-language literature, few places are as full of literary landmarks as London. This literary tour of London points out just a few of the many places where you can commune with your literary heroes.
For lovers of English-language literature, few places are as full of literary landmarks as London. This literary tour of London points out just a few of the many places where you can commune with your literary heroes.
Profile of the British Library
No writer's trip to London is complete without a stop at the British Library, the national library of the UK and Ireland. This profile includes all the information you'll need to make a visit.
No writer's trip to London is complete without a stop at the British Library, the national library of the UK and Ireland. This profile includes all the information you'll need to make a visit.
Stephanie Lessing on Writing, Publicity, and Her New Book
Stephanie Lessing, author of She's Got Issues, discusses writing, balancing parenthood and writing, and the challenge of promoting a new novel.
Stephanie Lessing, author of She's Got Issues, discusses writing, balancing parenthood and writing, and the challenge of promoting a new novel.
Profile of the Edgar Awards
Named for Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Awards are the Oscars for mystery writers. Each year, the award honors the best fiction, non-fiction, television and film published or produced in the previous year.
Named for Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Awards are the Oscars for mystery writers. Each year, the award honors the best fiction, non-fiction, television and film published or produced in the previous year.
Profile of Mystery Writers of America
The top organization for mystery and crime writers, Mystery Writers of America has been serving the interests of those associated with the genre since 1945.
The top organization for mystery and crime writers, Mystery Writers of America has been serving the interests of those associated with the genre since 1945.