Join us in May for this timely conversation with three remarkable writers - Matt Bell, David Marquis, and Julie Poole - whose work shines a literary light on the natural world:A novel that is part speculative epic, part tech thriller, part reinvented fairy tale, that touches on climate change; corporate, civic, and familial responsibility; manifest destiny; … Continue reading May Third Thursday: The Great Outdoors: Bringing the Natural World into Your Writing

We all have bodies that allow us to experience the world around us in unique, but ultimately human ways. Writer Lidia Yuknavitch says that "we are all walking around carrying every experience we have ever had written on our bodies. Our physical bodies." And this very truth speaks to the importance of listening to our … Continue reading June Third Thursday: “Writing About the Body”

"Perhaps, then, unlikeable characters, the ones who are the most human, are also the ones who are the most alive." - Roxane Gay In July, our Third Thursday panel discussion will … Continue reading July Third Thursday: “Writing Unlikeable Characters”

The publishing industry is constantly changing. It's important to stay up-to-date with things like trends, best sellers, and sales, but there's so much more that goes into writing a book, especially when you're an adult writing for teens. Join us in August as we dive into what it takes to write YA today with three … Continue reading August Third Thursday: “Writing YA Today”

This month, join us for the second conversation in our two-part conversation with debut novelists Alex McElroy, Stacey Swann, and Monica West.  In April, we spoke to these three authors … Continue reading October Third Thursday: “Debut Fiction: The Big (Publication) Day and Beyond”

While traveling has been put on hold for many of us over the last year and a half, there is no shortage of travel stories out there for us to … Continue reading November Third Thursday: “Beyond Borders: The Art of Travel Writing”