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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The Joy of the Tortured Artist: Why We Write, Even When We Hate to Write
A celebrated memoirist considers why putting pen to paper can be so emotionally taxing—and what the rewards are when we persist.
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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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Ten Questions for Rachel Khong
“I strive to write very weekday, at least a little bit, though the way I write changes through the years; I try to stay open to those changes.” —Rachel Khong, author of My Dear You
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Ten Questions for Adrian Matejka
“I’m a constant reviser. My reading copies are marked up with edits and additions.” —Adrian Matejka, author of Be Easy: New and Selected Poems
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Ten Questions for Siew Hii
“Being gentle may not make it better, but it rarely makes it worse.” —Siew Hii, author of Entered Some Aliens
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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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