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