Article Archive: The Practical Writer

A literary agent answers questions from writers about genre, age, costs, and client lists.

In this continuing series, a book critic discusses the unique challenges of reviewing for radio and how she picks the books that make it on the air.

In this continuing series, a book reviewer discusses the art of literary criticism—from the value of negative reviews to critics he admires.

An author and book reviewer discusses both sides of the writer-critic divide.

A literary agent answers readers’ questions—from how seriously agents consider a writer’s previous sales to how to responsibly seek new representation.

Laura Miller discusses how she chooses books, the effect of the Internet on literary criticism, and her belief that reading is as profoundly creative as writing.