The Commuter
My Student Loans Would Prefer Me Dead
Two Federal Loan Forgiveness form erasures by Julia Carey
Apr 17 - Julia Carey
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Writing Desire in Middle Age
Diana Whitney, author of the poetry collection “Dark Beds,” on being a late bloomer in publishing and wanting to be seen
Dec 7 - Jennifer Berney
Interviews
Before 2016 I Dated Republicans Without Much Shame
We all like to think we can influence our partner’s political views but “Everything’s Fine” tells a different story
Dec 6 - Ginny Hogan
culture
The Best Podcasts Engaged in Literary Activism
Listen to podcasters who are effecting change in the book world
Dec 6 - Bethanne Patrick
Reading Lists
The Moon Has Always Been an Alien
Two poems by Hussain Ahmed
Dec 6 - Hussain Ahmed
poetry
Electric Lit’s Best Nonfiction of 2023
Nicole Chung, Claire Dederer, Lamya H, Maggie Smith, and Samantha Irby are among the year’s most loved books of nonfiction
Dec 5 - Electric Literature
Reading Lists
7 Memoirs About Addiction by Women Writers
Claudia Acevedo-Quinones recommends intimate stories about the struggle with drugs and alcohol and the journey to recovery
Dec 5 - Claudia Acevedo-Quiñones
Reading Lists
A Childhood That Defies Gravity
"The Art of Levitation" from SHADOWS AND CLOUDS by Marcus Stewart, recommended by Clyde Derrick
Dec 4 - Marcus Stewart
RR Issue No. 604
The Genesis of a Fictional City
Eskor David Johnson, author of the novel "Pay As You Go," on what fables can teach us of our contemporary life
Dec 4 - DK Nnuro
Interviews
7 Books About Authorship Hoaxes
These fictional authors aren't who they seem to be...
Dec 1 - Ayden LeRoux
Reading Lists
Exclusive Cover Reveal: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s “Catalina”
We spoke to the designer and the author about the design process for the book
Dec 1 - Electric Literature
Cover Reveals
Electric Lit’s Best Short Story Collections of 2023
Collections by Alexandra Chang, Kelly Link, Yiyun Li, and Jamel Brinkley are among the year’s finest books of short fiction
Nov 30 - Electric Literature
Reading Lists
Twisting My Life Into a Story Sacrificed My Ability to Live It
Walking away from the perfect ending gives me the freedom to write something real
Nov 30 - Jessica L Pavia
writing
