The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Write a poem that uses illogical language, a short story inspired by a historical figure’s words, or an essay based on a photo—three prompts to get you started.
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The Tale of the Traveling Chicken: Learning the Art of Fiction With a Joke
A prolific fiction writer and teacher explores the possibilities beyond the punch line of an age-old question.
Piano Lessons: Do Writers Need a Teacher or a Coach?
A former writing teacher explores the best methods for encouraging new talent.
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Diving Through Windows
An exploration of windows as creative tools: how they expand our horizons in the world and in writing, acting as frames for observation and portals to the new worlds we discover in our art.
A New Path to the Waterfall
With insight from authors Jennifer Egan, Jane Hirshfield, and Nayomi Munaweera, a writer explores ways to return to older writing projects with a fresh eye.
Imagination Under Pressure
The executive director of National Novel Writing Month and cofounder of 100 Word Story considers how constraints can help writers access inventiveness and increase productivity.
Reconnecting After a Silence
“Become an open door,” “Say anything,” and “Begin where you are.” Seven ways to reconnect to your writing, from one of the country’s most prolific poets.
52 Ideas for an Inspired New Year
From albums and movies to naps and snacks, a series of suggestions from fifty-two authors on how to help keep your creativity flowing throughout the year.
Polite Need Not Apply: A Q&A With Mary Gaitskill
“There are very few rules that can’t be broken,” says the author of six books of fiction and one essay collection in this wide-ranging interview.
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Emily Dickinson and the Power of Language, Poetry of Politics and Place, and More
Library of Congress launches web portal to explore its digital collections; Milkweed Editions to publish the late Max Ritvo’s second book; Barnes & Noble donates to hurricane-affected areas; and other news.
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