Sculpture of Meaning: Karla Kelsey’s Language Arts
June / July 2009
What role do objects play in the making of a poem? Karla Kelsey, author of "Knowledge, Forms, the Aviary" and "Iteration Nets," explains why gloves, books, and birds are part of her poetics.
The Alchemy of Composition: Jamie O’Neill’s Literary Magic
April 2009
What if 200,000 words aren't enough? Jamie O'Neill discusses his novel At Swim, Two Boys and tells why the story wasn't finished when he wrote the last page.
A Study in Character: Dedra Johnson on the “Real” Voice in Fiction
March 2009
When the work is finished, how does the writer let a character go? Dedra Johnson, author of Sandrine's Letter to Tomorrow, shows us how it's done, and explains why it's not as hard as you might think.
Crafting Connection: Christina Davis Reaches Out
January 2009
How does a poet make compact poems reverberate with meaning? Christina Davis, author of Forth A Raven (Alice James Books, 2006), reflects on the power of minimalism.
Creating the Chorus: Joshua Kryah and the Question of Faith
December 2008
What do Barbara Guest and Sister Gertrude Morgan have in common? We explore the synergy between past and present with poet Joshua Kryah, winner of the 2005 Nightboat Books Poetry Prize for Glean, his first volume of verse.
Fiction as Fibbing: Benjamin Taylor
November 2008
Where does a novel come from? Benjamin Taylor, author most recently of The Book of Getting Even, reflects on the process of writing fiction.
Exploring Transition: Aryn Kyle
October 2008
What is the interplay between a writer's experience and her imagination? Aryn Kyle, author of The God of Animals, shares her impressions.
Artistic Fundamentals: Gabriel Judet-Weinshel
September 2008
Do words provide the scaffolding for other forms of art? How do we begin to access art we may not initially understand? We put these questions to singer, songwriter and filmmaker, Gabriel Judet-Weinshel (who music fans know as Max Gabriel) as we investigate the role of language across genres.
