A couple months ago, Karen had the very good idea of organizing a pass-around writing project: a ghost story that you, our readers, could assemble one chapter at a time. Five volunteers signed on, and we’ll be posting the story they wrote starting next week. Should be a good way to spend those dark winter […]
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Writers, put up your dukes
My French counterpart, Murielle, discovered this article in the Courrier international about Lucha Libre, a crazy-sounding Peruvian improv contest in which writers gather in a bar, don masks, and then have five minutes to write a story on a particular theme. The winner is published; the losers drop their masks and face public humiliation. The […]
Writers’ Project interview with Maggie Green
Our latest Writers’ Project interview is live! This time, we chose to feature Maggie Green, a cookbook coach and author whose The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook features recipes that were inspired by the fresh, seasonal ingredients of her home state. You can check out the interview at the Writers’ Project homepage. While you’re there, be sure […]
Victor Hugo’s ink
Usually, it helps to take claims of historical authenticity with a grain of salt… That famous dead writers used your notebooks, for example, or that James Dean wore your khakis. This is closer to the real deal. In 2004, J. Herbin discovered an authorization in its archives by the writer Victor Hugo to produce a […]
Writers’ Project interview with J.D. Eames
Just in time for summer, we’ve posted a new Writers’ Project interview with playwright J.D. Eames, who talks about her writing routines, her online mockumentary, and her favorite pens and inks. While you’re there, be sure to read through our older interviews for more information, inspiration, and advice!
Writers’ Project interview with Cole Wardell
Our latest Writers’ Project interview is live! We did something a little different this time, catching up with Cole Wardell, an as-yet-unpublished writer who lives in Columbus, Ohio. Anyway, be sure to check it out… and look through our older interviews for more information, inspiration, and advice!
Writers’ Project interview with Stephen Lloyd Webber
Our latest Writers’ Project interview is live! We did something a little different this time and talked with Stephen Lloyd Webber, who is both a practicing poet as well as a writing instructor. Stephen’s wide-ranging blog offers plenty of inspiration and exercises; he also runs writing workshops and wellness retreats each summer in Italy. Check […]
Writers’ Project interview with JT Ellison
Looking for some end-of-summer reading material? Check out our latest Writers’ Project interview, where bestselling author JT Ellison talks about her research, her writing routines, and her new book, The Immortals. You’ll also find plenty of food for thought in our archives, where we’ve stored our previous interviews with Jeff Abbott and Damon Young.
Writers’ Project interview with Jeff Abbott
Our latest Writers’ Project interview just launched! This time, we spoke with bestselling suspense author Jeff Abbott, who told us about his life, his writing routines, and his new book, Adrenaline. You can read the interview at the Writers’ Project website. And if you missed our last interview, with Damon Young, be sure to check […]
The Exaclair Writers’ Project
Exciting news this morning: We’ve just launched a new feature on the website of our parent company, Exaclair, to celebrate writing, creativity, and the tools and minds that make it all possible. Called the Writers’ Project, it includes interviews with authors from around the world who share tips and techniques and talk about their latest […]