Send Me a Sign
At Ragdale, the author of The Great Believers receives portents that shape her books and strengthen her resolve.
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Ten Questions for D. S. Waldman
“Take your time.” —D. S. Waldman, author of Atria
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The Accordion Method of Time Management, or Thoughts on Scene
The author of Clutch (Tin House, February 2026) reflects on poetic time, dialogue, and writing effective scenes.
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Ten Questions for Bianca Stone
“Advice for poets should be poems.” —Bianca Stone, author of The Near and Distant World
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Ten Questions for Ashley M. Jones
“I wish all writers the audiences they desire and the acclaim they deserve.” —Ashley M. Jones, author of Lullaby for the Grieving
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Ten Questions for Patrick Ryan
“Stop telling yourself you can’t do this.” —Patrick Ryan, author of Buckeye
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How to Make the Most of Your Time in an MFA
Time well-spent in grad school means “learning to labor in language in such a way that you’ve made yourself worthy of the next labor.”
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How to Think About the Value of a Creative Writing Degree
A writing degree’s worth lies in early readers met, sacred hours at the desk, life-changing books, and deep community.
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How to Protect Your Time
Carrying a stroller down the subway steps is a good use of your time; doomscrolling and social media are not. Fight for time for the things you love and put your writing at the top of that list.
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Using Time to Create Emotional Tension in Fiction
The author of Restitution (Regal House Publishing, September 2025) recommends writers use time as a tool to shape the emotional stakes of novels.
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