For Editors Ana-Maurine Lara and drea brown, ‘Teaching Black’ Is a Love Letter
Ruth Joffre interviews Ana-Maurine Lara and drea brown about their anthology ‘Teaching Black,’ the process of putting the book together, and what it means to be in conversation with authors included in its pages.
Felicia Rose Chavez Wants You to Commit to the Work
Ruth Joffre interviews Felicia Rose Chavez about ‘The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop,’ what led her to develop these principles, and why anti-racism is important—in the classroom and beyond.
Ruben Quesada Introduces Readers to the Expansive World of Latinx Poetics
Ruth Joffre interviews Ruben Quesada on his new book ‘Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry,’ the first anthology devoted to essays exploring the subject from a Latinx perspective.
Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward Believe Learning Often Involves Making Mistakes
Ruth Joffre talks with Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward about the craft book and class ‘Writing the Other,’ which offers a practical guide to writing about other cultures with care, attention, respect, and research.
Charlie Jane Anders Wants You to Know Daydreaming Is Important, Serious Work
In this interview, Ruth Joffre talks with Charlie Jane Anders about her craft book ‘Never Say You Can’t Survive,’ building writing communities, and queer joy.
Peter Ho Davies Believes Revision Is a Mindset
In this interview, Ruth Joffre talks with Peter Ho Davies about his craft book ‘The Art of Revision,’ how to interpret feedback, and how to navigate the pressures of publishing.
Matt Bell Is a Student (and Teacher) of Writing
In this interview, Ruth Joffre talks with Matt Bell about his new craft book ‘Refuse to Be Done,’ interactive storytelling, building a craft library, and more.
Melissa Febos on Rejecting the Patriarchy’s Bad Ideas
In this interview, Ruth Joffre talks with Melissa Febos about her new craft book, ‘Body Work,’ the therapeutic effects of writing and reading, the ethics of writing about other people, and more.