“I wish it were easier for writers of color who don’t come from moneyed backgrounds to be heard and celebrated.” —May-Lee Chai, author of Useful Phrases for Immigrants

A poet discusses four journals that published poems from her second collection, Instruments of the True Measure.

Emily Nemens on her new role at the storied magazine, her editing process, and her plans for future issues. 

A guide to 158 full-residency and 64 low-residency programs in creative writing, plus questions to consider before you apply.

In this continuing series, a book critic discusses Minnesota’s thriving literary community and the importance of reviewing small-press titles.

An agent answers questions on obtaining the copyright of a self-published novel and seeking a U.S. publisher from abroad.

The first lines of a dozen new and noteworthy books, including Natasha Trethewey’s Monument: Poems New and Selected and Alice Walker’s Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart.

An increasing number of classic books, such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Anne Frank’s diaries, are being adapted into graphic form.