How to Help Prisoners Get Books
NYC Books Through Bars explains how you can support prison books projects—or start your own
Feb 7 - Arvind Dilawar
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Kavita Das Wants You to Think About Why You’re Writing in the First Place
The author of "Poignant Song" answers our questions about teaching writing—and figuring out your motivations
Feb 6 - Electric Literature
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What the Stars Have in Store for Writers This Winter
Electric Lit's astrologer helps you figure out what the next few months will mean for your writing career
Dec 20 - Jeanna Kadlec
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Is Sentimentality in Writing Really That Bad?
The Blunt Instrument addresses the question of how much emotion is too much emotion
Dec 17 - Elisa Gabbert
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Can I Write Fictional Stories About Real People?
The Blunt Instrument on sourcing your characters from life—without getting sued
Nov 7 - John Cotter
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Am I Allowed to Break Up with My Book Agent?
The Blunt Instrument takes on a question about how to handle a professional relationship that feels very personal
Oct 18 - Ruoxi Chen
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An Agent Explains the Ins and Outs of Book Deals
How do advances work? When do you get royalties? How long until you can quit your job? A pro demystifies the money part of writing
Sep 20 - Kate McKean
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Fall 2019 Horoscopes for Writers
Happy equinox! Here's what the next few months hold for you and your work
Sep 20 - Jeanna Kadlec
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The Best Writing Tips from Electric Literature Interviews
We've collected advice from over a dozen recent conversations, including Ocean Vuong, George Saunders, and Anne Lamott
Sep 19 - McKayla Coyle
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