The value of writing workshops goes beyond nurturing a new generation of writers to nurturing a new generation of citizens who can speak truth to power.
A defense of literary fiction to challenge the notion that books are only necessary if they are bestsellers.
If you knew that the best grade you could get in a course you really wanted to take was a C, would you still take the course?
Last week I reported on the first week that I led a workshop for middle school writers at New Voices School as part of the VCFA Young Writers Network. That…
The first part of my report on presenting at New Voices School in Brooklyn as part of the new VCFA Young Writers Network.
A well-timed writing date gets me back on track after a two-month hiatus to promote Surviving Santiago.
Reflections on the publication of Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman and the controversy surrounding this early draft of a classic novel.
Author Madeline Dyer explores the appeal of dystopian YA novels and how using current events helps to create a successful dystopia.
The efforts of beloved local business Bis.co.latte against rent increases and standardization in NYC prompt reflection on suspense and protagonist agency.
An appreciation of the public libraries that allowed me to read 128 books in the past two and a half months for the Cybils, and advice for ending your novel.