Literature is filled with talented novelists who can spin tales that lasts hundreds and hundreds of pages, but many writers will tell you that it's harder to write a short story or essay than a novel.

If you’re a writer, you know that stealing isn’t a cardinal sin; it’s a necessity. As T.S. Eliot very famously said, “Good writers borrow; great writers steal.” And why be good if you can be great?

The "Satanic Verses" author will visit Seattle on Dec. 2 for a conversation at Benaroya Hall about his new book, "The ...

Editor’s note: Poynter announced that the newly renamed 2024 Poynter Journalism Prizes will feature a category honoring longtime writing coach Roy Peter Clark and recognizing compelling short writing ...

Mia Alvar's stunning debut story collection marks her as a writer to watch: In the Country moves from Manila to Bahrain to Tokyo, from 1971 to 1986 to the 21st century. Here are her picks for the 10 ...

Zach Williams started his career as a high-school and middle-school English teacher. But when he became a new parent, all the anxieties and joys of having a kid renewed his urgency to do something ...

Best Short Horror: With an experimental writing style that weaves the absurdity of the human condition into crumbling cities and dreamlike scenes, Ligotti brings forth one of the best collections of ...

Two of Greg Wolos' short story collections. His third, "The Thing About Men," will be published in the fall. When Schenectady High School English teacher Gregory Wolos retired in 2009 after 31 years ...