City of Writes

Why Washington, DC, is the ideal literary locale.

Tim Krepp Reads DC Ghost Stories

The author shares spooky tales this Thurs., Oct. 13th, at 6:30PM

Oh-So-Long, Oh-So-Long!

On reading Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! as a grad student.

Publicize Your Book Like a Pro!

Let the experts behind the Washington Writers Conference show you how to market your masterpiece!

Meet James Boice

The author of The Shooting comes to DC this Mon., Oct. 10th, at 6:30PM

Meet the (Small) Press: Belle Lutte Press

The Texas newcomer seeks quality over quantity.

5 Most Popular Posts: Sept. 2016

We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are September’s winners.

The Unbearable Whiteness of Being Lionel Shriver

The award-winning author seems blind to her own cultural privilege.