Ten Questions for Beth Piatote
“Every poem has work to do in the world, and recognition is the moment that the soul meets the poem it needs at that time.” —Beth Piatote, author of distant water
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Overheard: Writing Third Person Through First Person
The author of Discipline (Random House, 2026) reflects on fusing points of view in fiction.
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Ten Questions for Douglas Stuart
“I think every mistake or every moment of doubt is just part of the process.” —Douglas Stuart, author of John of John
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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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The Tiny Window and the Great Novel
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.
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Ten Questions for Bob Hicok
“I’m looking for my honest response when my eyes first fall upon a poem.” —Bob Hicok, author of Breathe
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Always Beginning, Always Continuing: On Non-Expertise
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.
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Beware of Scams Targeting Writers
Scams targeting writers remain a threat, and Poets & Writers urges the literary community to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to scammers and frauds.
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Ten Questions for Soham Patel
“In truth, I am still writing The Daughter Industry and likely won’t stop.” —Soham Patel, author of The Daughter Industry
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You Are Your Most Important Reader: On Trust, Listening, and Pleasure in Writing
The author of Unstuck: A Writer’s Guide (Tin House, April 2026) encourages writers to write without an outside reader in mind.
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