Ten Questions for Maggie Millner

“I think the hardest part was finding an ending, specifically working against my own desire for neat resolution.” —Maggie Millner, author of Couplets
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“I think the hardest part was finding an ending, specifically working against my own desire for neat resolution.” —Maggie Millner, author of Couplets
The author of What Can I Tell You?: Selected Poems examines poetic approaches to narrative.
“Sit with your characters and let them talk to you.” —Bisi Adjapon
The author of What Can I Tell You?: Selected Poems explores the poetic potential of vernacular language.
“I had to feel my way forward, wondering and wanting.” —Gabrielle Bates
The author of What Can I Tell You?: Selected Poems considers how lyric poetry may communicate beyond the realm of private experience.
“Stay curious, pay attention, and write things down.” —Chaitali Sen, author of A New Race of Men From Heaven
“I need to live life to make art.” —Jamila Minnicks, author of Moonrise Over New Jessup
“I like taking risks.” —Joy Castro, author of One Brilliant Flame
Ten writers, including Roger Reeves and Dana Levin, share the best writing advice they’ve ever received.