Ten Questions for Tara Menon
“Don’t rush the writing, and enjoy it for itself.” —Tara Menon, author of Under Water
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Ten Questions for Tom Junod
“When I work in coffee shops, people actually remark on the chaos of my desktop, wondering how I can get any work done.” —Tom Junod, author of In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man
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Ten Questions for Jordy Rosenberg
“I am often wildly optimistic about my productivity in the mornings. This feeling lasts no later than noon.” —Jordy Rosenberg, author of Night Night Fawn
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Ten Questions for Tayari Jones
“I think that losing the joy of process causes writer’s block.” —Tayari Jones, author of Kin
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Manipulating the Shape of a Story
The author of Clutch (Tin House, February 2026) reflects on adjusting rising and falling action across time in fiction.
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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 April Reynolds
“Look around, have courage, and learn to say yes to things you are unfamiliar with from time to time.” —April Reynolds, author of The Shape of Dreams
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Ten Questions for Alice Evelyn Yang
“One day, all that sacrifice will have been worth it.” —Alice Evelyn Yang, author of A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing
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Ten Questions for Andrés Cerpa
“Look up from your own desperation and walk outside. No matter the weather, be outdoors each day. It will help you.” —Andrés Cerpa, author of The Palace
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