Writers often want to immediately show it to people and hear what they think. But getting feedback on a draft shortly after completing it usually only reinforces where you need to focus during the editing phase.

If you ask mystery writer Art Taylor, focusing your energy on honing your craft, connecting and talking with members of the literary community, and creating a routine that fits your lifestyle will take you much further.

Zach Powers is no stranger to, well, the strange. He has a knack for creating outlandish, quirky characters and off-kilter worlds that somehow always feel familiar.

In an ideal world, we’d have a brain blast, pop a squat in front of our computers, and have the "right" words pouring out of us faster than peanut butter melting on hot toast. But when is writing ever that easy?

In his debut collection, Gold That Frames the Mirror, Mexican-American poet Brandon Melendez weaves together narratives about his family, his cultural, as well as themes such as trauma, mental illness, and music.

In the first interview on Beyond The Shelf, Amanda chats with freelance editor and copywriter Michelle Webber about publicity and the importance of literary citizenship.

How much should you be reading? The typical answer is, “A lot.” But how much is “a lot”?

A brief recap of AWP 2019 and six people and presses to check out!

Heading to AWP this year? Here are some quick tips to help you have a successful conference–no matter what you're goals are.