Interview with Jazz Monroe: “Set yourself artificial deadlines within the day and stick to them.”
Jazz Monroe is a journalist based in London, specializing in music and culture. He has been writing for…
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Interview with Barrett Swanson: “Just Bic pens and brass tacks.”
Barrett Swanson is a contributing editor at Harper’s Magazine. He was the recipient of a 2015 Pushcart Prize,…
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Interview with Annelise Jolley: “My dream is to wake up early and write for an hour or two.”
Annelise Jolley is an essayist and journalist with an insatiable curiosity about the world. She is particularly drawn…
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Interview with Catherine Gammon: “Is it a writing day if I read in bed for several hours?”
Catherine Gammon is a fiction writer and Soto Zen priest with a diverse publishing history. Her novel China…
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Interview with Selina Alko: “My career has sometimes felt like my third child.”
Selina Alko is an award-winning writer-illustrator known for her children’s books. She was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia…
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Interview with Carla Power: “Good intentions over the first cup of coffee.”
Carla Power is the author of If the Oceans Were Ink, a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize…
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Interview with Polina Pompliano: “The creative process is more of a practice than a moment of inspiration.
Polina Pompliano is the founder, creator and writer at The Profile, a new media company that delivers captivating…
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Interview with Roxanna Asgarian: “The reporting is the intuitive part.”
Roxanna Asgarian is an award-winning reporter and author based in Dallas, Texas. Currently serving as the law and…
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Interview with Charlotte Philby: “Other days, there are no words and sentences won’t form.”
Charlotte Philby is a former investigative journalist and author of four critically acclaimed spy novels. She worked for…
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Interview with Caroline Hagood: “So often I just have to bang out writing on my phone.”
Caroline Hagood is an Assistant Professor of Literature, Writing and Publishing, Director of Undergraduate Writing, and MFA faculty…
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Interview with Alissa York: “At some point, the characters take the wheel.”
Alissa York is an internationally acclaimed novelist and short story writer. Her new novel, Far Cry, is set…
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George Pelecanos’ Writing Routine: “There is so much happening in the world that can make a writer passionate and angry.”
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Interview with Toni Mirosevich: “Little by little, moving words around.”
Toni Mirosevich is a Croatian-American author, raised in a fishing family in Everett, Washington. She is the author…
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Interview with Jennifer Savran Kelly: “I like to compare my first drafts to clay.”
Jennifer Savran Kelly is an author and bookbinder based in Ithaca, New York. She writes primarily fiction, with…
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Interview with John Rosengren: “I suppose the morning routine is a bit of procrastination.”
John Rosengren is an American writer and author known for his feature articles, profiles, and essays. He has…
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Interview with Jana Meisenholder: “I just absorb as much information as possible.”
Jana Meisenholder is an independent journalist, writer, and investigative researcher whose work has been published in The Atavist…
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Interview with Ethan Brown: “The more work you do, the easier it is to write.”
Ethan Brown is an investigative journalist and author, having written four books about crime and criminal justice policy,…
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Interview with Margaret Verble: “I write about what nags at the back of my mind.”
Margaret Verble is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and a proud member of the Cherokee Nation. As an enrolled…
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Interview with Elvia Wilk: “I’m allergic to rigid habits.”
Elvia Wilk is a writer living in Brooklyn. She is the author of the novel Oval (2019) and the essay…
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Interview with James Buckler: “It’s the forward momentum that generates more ideas.”
James Buckler is a British author currently residing in London. He has a rich background of living in…
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Interview with Graeme Macrae Burnet: “I wouldn’t recommend writing drunk.”
Graeme Macrae Burnet is a Scottish novelist, best-known for his award-winning books, including The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau,…
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Interview with Mitch Moxley: “Balancing writing and editing is tricky.”
Mitch Mosley is a writer and editor based in New York. He has contributed to several well-known publications,…
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Interview with Michelle Tea: “I love reading weird work by weirdos.”
Michelle Tea is a highly acclaimed writer, known for her exceptional work in the fields of memoir, fiction,…
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Interview with Kelly J. Baker: “I can’t push through when I’m stuck.”
Award-winning and bestselling author Kelly J. Baker is a freelance writer with a religious studies PhD who covers…
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Interview with Dallas Woodburn: “My routine is now about seizing opportunities to write.”
Dallas Woodburn is an award-winning writer of fiction, nonfiction, and plays; an in-demand book coach; and host of…
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Interview with Sara Lippmann: “I have always been my worst enemy.”
Sara Lippmann is the author of the story collections Doll Palace, re-released by 713 Books, Jerks from Mason Jar Press and…
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Interview with Brian D. Anderson: “I chip away at the story until it’s written.”
Brian D. Anderson is an independent author with over 25 novels to his name. He rose to fame…
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Interview with Emma Bolden: “My process always starts with rock tumbling.”
Emma Bolden is a poet and author from Alabama. She is the recipient of a 2017 Creative Writing…
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Interview with Jeff Pearlman: “Clear 1,000 and you accomplished something.”
Jeff Pearlman is an American sports writer and author of nine books that have appeared on The New…
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Interview with Cassidy Randall: “You always hope that your work has an impact.”
Cassidy Randall is a freelance writer who specializes in telling stories about the environment, adventure, and people who…
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Interview with Stephanie Feldman: “I don’t have a typical writing day.”
Stephanie Feldman is the author of the novels Saturnalia and The Angel of Losses, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New…
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Interview with Nick Abadzis: “You never know when an idea will hit.”
Nick Abadzis has been creating books, magazines, comics and stories for both adults and children for more than…
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Interview with Michael J. Sullivan: “Rejection almost killed any chance at a writing career.”
Michael J. Sullivan is a New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling author. After writing in…
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Interview with Mila Jaroniec: “A huge part of the writing process happens off the page.”
Mila Jaroniec is a Polish-American writer. She is the author of the novel Plastic Vodka Bottle Sleepover and…
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Interview with Malaka Gharib: “Sitting there looking at an empty screen is part of the process.”
Malaka Gharib is a multi-talented journalist, cartoonist and graphic novelist, who has made a name for herself in…
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Interview with Brent Crane: “I try to not be too precious about first-drafts.”
Brent Crane is a freelance reporter based in San Diego. He has had his work published in major…
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Interview with Sarah Albee: “I trained myself to write anywhere.”
Sarah Albee is a bestselling author of over 150 books for children, from preschool to middle grade. Her…
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Interview with Bradford Morrow: “A writer’s going to write no matter what happens.”
Bradford Morrow is a renowned author, editor and professor of literature. Born in Baltimore and raised in Denver,…
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Interview with Sarah Stankorb: “I am such a creature of habit.”
Sarah Stankorb is a journalist with a wide range of experience in various publications. Her articles and essays…
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Interview with Jeanna Kadlec: “I don’t believe in writer’s block.”
Jeanna Kadlec is a writer and astrologer, with a diverse career background which includes owning a lingerie boutique…
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Interview with Joshua Corey: “I try to touch base with the work each day.”
Joshua Corey is a writer, known for his works as a poet, critic, translator, and author of such…
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Interview with Prince Shakur: “I’m definitely a writer that likes to start early.”
Prince Shakur is a queer, Jamaican-American author, freelance journalist, videomaker, and NY Times recognized organizer.
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Interview with Jennie Fields: “Reading is my method of choice for unblocking.”
Jennie Fields received an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and is the author of the novels Lily Beach, Crossing Brooklyn…
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Interview with Meredith May: “Writing about myself took 10 years.”
Meredith May is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of several memoirs, including The Honey Bus and Loving…
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Interview with Alex Kotlowitz: “You just hope the good days outnumber the bad days.”
For forty years, Alex Kotlowitz has been an award-winning journalist, author and professor, known for his intimate and…
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