How the Light Gets In: The Moon
When “normal” fails, embrace the strangeness and possibility the night can provide. A renowned fiction writer recounts the uncommon delight of inviting others to join her in writing under the moon.
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The Written Image: Ghost(ed) Notes
Christine Sun Kim’s art practice uniquely melds different mediums with ASL to address her experience as a Deaf individual in a hearing-centric world, prompting viewers to reflect on accessibility and ableist exclusion.
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The Luminous Life: Our Twentieth Annual Look at Debut Poets
Ten debut poets who published in 2024 generously share the inspiration, advice, and writers block remedies that have sustained them through their literary journeys.
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A Library Grows in Norway
A century-long art project that pledges a grove of spruces in Norway to print one hundred sealed manuscripts, the Future Library is a source of optimism in the looming climate crisis that we can still build a future full of stories.
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The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Write a poem about the pains and pleasures of cold weather, a short story that brings together an unexpected series of events, or an essay that contemplates companionship.
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Reflection: Twenty Years of Debut Poets
Since 2005, Poets & Writers Magazine has highlighted emerging poets in an annual feature on first poetry books. In celebration, we gathered a list of the 222 poets and their debut collections that have graced our pages.
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Building Together: How to Give—and Effectively Receive—Constructive Feedback
Workshop isn’t about fixing, but building together—instead of giving prescriptive suggestions on a piece, a widely published poet recommends offering specific notes as an invitation to explore further possibilities.
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The Black List Seeks Next Great Novel
Continuing its legacy of helping industry professionals discover untapped talent, the Black List has added fiction to the roster of manuscripts shared through its site—a move that could create a new pathway to publication for novelists.
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How the Light Gets In: The Nightlight
Many things bring light; some bring just enough to keep the monsters at bay. When ideal circumstances are scarce, focus on the dim, constant light that helps you get the work done, even if it comes from an unusual source.
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How the Light Gets In: The Volcano
What does it mean to truly let loose as a writer? The author of I’m Not Hungry but I Could Eat urges us to lean into the fire and pressure head-on, to let everything out on the page and offer it up to the world.
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