by Evelyn Somers
“I also wanted to write about the women who never show up in historical writing more generally. Sometimes in our histories the women disappear altogether. This mysterious—actually ridiculous—absence of women at key historical moments became crucial to me.” Continue reading
by Alice Stephens
“I became aware of the disconnect between who sci-fi was written by and for, and who I was as a reader.” Continue reading
by Shoba Viswanathan
“You should write about what you don’t know about what you know. So yes I gave my Mother character a few of my things, as a place to start. I needed to start from a place of familiarity to explore the unknown. ”
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by Evelyn Somers
Lisa Knopp has been practicing and studying the craft of nonfiction writing since before she knew what an essay was. Knopp’s journey as a writer and teacher has paralleled the emergence of creative nonfiction as an abundant and prospering “fourth genre.” Continue reading
By Joe Schuster
“I have come to see that satire and cynicism are defenses against harder-to-cope-with emotions.” Continue reading
by Evelyn Somers
“I want to know what took my character there, and I care very much how he fares after he pulls in the drive. Perhaps these moments are where I live as a person.” Continue reading
by Sonya Chung
I wrote a book when I was ready and published it when it was ready. My age was not a factor. I’m not sure who decided 30-40 was the prime time to write or publish your first book, but it’s all bull shit. Continue reading
