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by Joshua Bodwell
January/February 2012
In the spirit of year-end best-of reading lists, we offer Joshua Bodwell’s Baker’s Dozen 2011 as a companion to his article “You Are What You Read: The Art of Inspired Reading Lists,” which appears in this issue’s special section on inspiration.
by Dennis Cass
January/February 2010
A look at the psychology of writers block and how scientific studies in creativity offer insight into how writers can use the tools they already have to break through.
by John Moir
September/October 2008
The best advice for how to produce good poetry or prose has always been the most simple—just sit down and write—but perhaps sitting isn't the answer after all.
by Alexandra Enders
March/April 2008
Why do some writers prefer company and background noise, while others need isolation? Why do some need the magical monotony of sameness, and others the inspiration of variety? What does it mean for a writer to be locked into a place? What does place even mean to a writer?