Excerpts
How long might it take for a short story to get published?
Catapult contributor Joe Wadlington tells the tale of publishing his first short story, “Marisa, the Pitch Pine”
Literary Pet of January: Oliver
This is Catapult’s literary pet of the month column. Stay tuned each month for new bookish animal friends!
Literary Pet of December: Grizz
This is Catapult’s literary pet of the month column. Stay tuned each month for new bookish animal friends!
IT NEEDS TO LOOK LIKE WE TRIED: A Sneak Peek Comic by Zoë Petersen
“I love creating situations that will surprise the character and force them to make difficult choices.”
Catapult Staff Picks
The Catapult team recommends books by Sheila Heti, Lisa Locascio, Patricia Smith, and more.
Snapshots of Fidelity
A reflection on the holidays through the lens of a split family interfaith home
A Conversation with Kelly Sundberg
“I don’t feel fear when I write about the abuse; I just feel that the writing is necessary.”
Writing Prompt: Who Are Your Literary Heroes?
They say “Never meet your heroes”, but it makes for a great story.
A Conversation with Meredith Talusan
“I didn’t have a lot of connections when I started writing, but I’d spent a lot of time making sure I had something to say and could say it well.”
Catapult Interns on the Benefits of Communal Writing
In honor of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Catapult interns share their experiences with communal writing.