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A Crucial Collaboration: Reader-Writer-Character-Book
by Ruth Ozeki
May/June 2013
Character calls forth writer. Writer calls forth reader. It seems straightforward—but is it? Novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki explores the relationships embedded in every novel and work of fiction.
Editor Christian Wiman Leaving Poetry Magazine, Susan Shapiro's Memoir Advice, and More
by Evan Smith Rakoff
Publishers Weekly reports independent bookstores experienced a rise in sales over the holidays; editor Christian Wiman announced he is leaving his position at Poetry magazine; the Review Review offers an easy five-step guide to submitting your writing; and other news.
The Secret Lives of Stories: Rewriting Our Personal Narratives
by Frank Bures
January/February 2013
Contributing editor Frank Bures recalls a meeting with the late poet Paul Gruchow during his formative years, a memory that sparks a personal investigation to better understand the stories we tell ourselves in an unconcious attempt to make sense of our lives.
The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts for the New Year
by Staff
January/February 2013
To coincide with the publication of our Inspiration Issue in 2011, we began offering The Time Is Now, a weekly series of writing prompts posted online and available via e-mail. With the January/February 2013 issue, we bring The Time Is Now to print. Look for it as an ongoing column.