Ten Questions for Emma Copley Eisenberg
“I had to become a different person in order to write the version of this book that readers will hold in their hands, and for a long time I wasn’t that person yet.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of Fat Swim
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“I had to become a different person in order to write the version of this book that readers will hold in their hands, and for a long time I wasn’t that person yet.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of Fat Swim
The author of Unstuck: A Writer’s Guide (Tin House, April 2026) offers insight on how to make time for writing when it feels like there’s no time to spare.
“I’m looking for my honest response when my eyes first fall upon a poem.” —Bob Hicok, author of Breathe
The author of Unstuck: A Writer’s Guide (Tin House, April 2026) encourages writers to embrace being an amateur in all corners of their lives.
Scams targeting writers remain a threat, and Poets & Writers urges the literary community to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to scammers and frauds.
“In truth, I am still writing The Daughter Industry and likely won’t stop.” —Soham Patel, author of The Daughter Industry
The author of Unstuck: A Writer’s Guide (Tin House, April 2026) encourages writers to write without an outside reader in mind.
“I strive to write very weekday, at least a little bit, though the way I write changes through the years; I try to stay open to those changes.” —Rachel Khong, author of My Dear You
“I’m a constant reviser. My reading copies are marked up with edits and additions.” —Adrian Matejka, author of Be Easy: New and Selected Poems
The author of Pulse (Omnidawn, 2026) offers insight on how to approach writing sensitively about one’s most intimate relationships.