THE WRITER JULY 2014

THE WRITER JULY 2014

Features

Wild mind: Natalie Goldberg reveals the secrets of true writing.

By Alicia Anstead

The big questions: Deepen plots by adding philosophical dimension.

By Roger S. Gottlieb

 

Zoo story: David James Poissant goes behind the scenes of short stories.

By Hillary Casavant

 

Karen Avivi: Self-Publishing: How a YA author took publishing into her own hands

By Megan Kaplon

 

Moving stories: Put down the pen and pick up the camera for video literature.

By Melissa Hart

 

Capturing momentum:

Samrat Upadhyay harnesses the voices of Nepal in his short stories and novels.

By Robert Hirschfield

 

 

Departments

 

Writing Essentials

Getting clubby: What you can learn from non-writing readers.

By Jack Hamann

 

Poet to Poet

Touching work: Craft your poems like an artist crafts clay.

By Stuart Kestenbaum

 

Conference Insider

The same page: Mid-career writers find their place.

By Hillary Casavant

 

Literary Spotlight

Begin with children: Skipping Stones celebrates diversity and identity in youth.

By Melissa Hart

 

Lasting Effect

July 1968: A scriptwriter breaks down the structure of a story.

By Hillary Casavant

 

In Every Issue

 

From the Editor

 

Take Note:

Tips on writing classes, products for outdoor writing, character advice, Phil Klay, writer’s favorite bars and more.

 

Markets: Classified advertising

 

How I Write:

MK Asante: “When I think of my memoir, I ask, what are the different layers that will help create an experience? I want you to be immersed in my world.”