by Margot Lester | Be a Writer Like...
I was saddened to learn of Nikki Giovanni's passing this morning. I've been a fan of hers since I read The Only True Lovers are Chefs or Happy Birthday, Edna Lewis, at a long-ago wedding. Later, I was thrilled to interview her a few times. Ms. Nikki was always...
by admin | Be a Writer Like...
Here's another archived interview I did for Be a Writer & Be a Better Writer. Catch up on the series here. I met Kaile Shilling when we were both volunteering for arts organizations in Los Angeles. We were fast friends and she was one of the first people I invited...
by admin | Be a Writer Like...
Here's another archived interview from the book I co-authored, Be a Better Writer. Catch up on the series here. Pete Andersen is one of the best storytellers I know. He has a sense of history and knowledge of pop culture that make him a master at his craft. He's also...
by Margot Lester | Be a Writer Like...
Here's another in my periodic reposting of archived interviews from a book I co-wrote for young writers. Explore the other excerpts here. Ben Hippen is a friend and a colleague. We've known each other 20+ years and have worked on a bunch of projects together,...
by Margot Lester | Be a Writer Like...
We can learn a lot from other writers. Here's another excerpt from the books I co-wrote, Be a Writer & Be a Better Writer, to shed a little light on the writing life. Catch up on the series here. I know Steve Silkin knows his stuff because he was one of my editors...
