Novelist Garth Stein, who after a series of setbacks in the race toward writerly success, finally took the wheel. And won.
Your trusted source for information on writing contests, award winners, and more.
- DEADLINE: July 15
Literal Latté
Poetry Award - DEADLINE: July 15
Bard College
Bard Fiction Prize - DEADLINE: July 15
The Story Prize
The Story Prize
Q&A: Jane Ciabattari’s Critical Diagnosis
by Kevin Larimer
Jane Ciabattari, president of the National Books Critic Circle, discusses the art of book reviewing and her recommendations for summer reading.
The New Creative Nonfiction Writers
by Kelly Nuxoll
Citizen journalists, often blogging in real time, have forced an expansion of creative nonfiction by influencing public opinion on important issues such as the presidential campaign.
Opinion Poll
How has citizen journalism—as read on blogs and seen on YouTube—factored in your opinion of the presidential candidates?
The Art of Reading Andre Dubus: We Don’t Have to Live Great Lives
by Joshua Bodwell
Despite two award-winning film adaptations based on his stories and numerous literary honors, the late Andre Dubus is relatively unknown to general readers. Contributor Joshua Bodwell explores the fiction behind this “writer’s writer” whose characters are as deep and complex as the man who created them.
Agents & Editors: A Q&A With Editor Janet Silver
by Jofie Ferrari-Adler
Having settled into her new role at Nan A. Talese’s imprint following her ouster from Houghton Mifflin, editor Janet Silver discusses what she looks for in a new writer and what every author should know about agents.
Our annual guide to summer’s biggest books, plus recommendations from Ethan Canin, Garth Stein, Sarah Manguso, and five authors making their debuts.
Jul/Aug 2008
Slideshow
A selection of images from the The Nancy Book by Joe Brainard, the first title published by Siglio Press, featuring over fifty drawings, collages, paintings, and collaborations with notable poets such as Robert Creeley and Frank O'Hara.
Teachers Guide
Drawn from the pages of Poets & Writers Magazine, the Teachers Guide offers resources and suggestions for engaging your students in exciting conversations about contemporary literary life.
