An American Writer

The hope-tinged despair of James Baldwin

Ka-Ching!

The Independent is now officially a paying market.

10 Findings about Historical Fiction

Readers offer their input on the much-loved genre.

An Interview with Sarah Stodola

In her new book, the journalist chronicles how famous scribes do what they do (or did what they did).

Critique Checklist, or, “Hey, Am I Doing This Right?”

The conclusion of a scintillating four-part series…

An Interview with Don Winslow

The author of the popular Boone Daniels series discusses drug cartels, screenwriting, and the perfect fish taco.

The Unknown World

It’s okay to write about what you don’t understand.

An Interview with Kat Martin

The popular romantic-suspense novelist discusses genre, character development, and her workaholic nature.