Ever felt driven mad by an issue until you could no longer sleep, but didn’t know how to share it? You might just learn a thing or two from PEN International President Jennifer Clement, author of several acclaimed books and key speaker at this year’s San Miguel Writers’ Conference in Mexico. Approaching urgent and controversial…
Thinking of getting a literary agent? That can be easier said than done, with agents often sifting through masses of proposals. So how do you stand out and make an agency realize that your work is worth investing in? Anna Knutson Geller is a literary agent who splits her time between New York and San…
Have you ever been to literary readings and, despite your best intentions, felt in need of a strong coffee to make it through? You are not alone. Reading a book is a private experience. You can stop when you like, or stay up late getting lost in another world. It’s up to you. Public readings,…