Please note that, alongside interviews and profiles, we publish excerpts from recently published or forthcoming work. You may include some personal anecdotes to portray the author more vividly, but mostly self-referential work will not be acceptable. The Writer’s Chronicle will now also feature profiles and appreciations of contemporary writers that include a close reading of an author’s work and a description of the author’s contributions to our culture. Profiles and Appreciations: 2,000 to 5,000 words We only publish interviews that have been approved in proofs by their subjects. We are interested in an interview that represents a writer as well as possible in a somewhat personable manner. We prefer interviews that have been revised heavily in the interest of accuracy, concision, and style. We especially appreciate interviews that include discussions of writing craft, the evolution of the author’s own work, and literary influences and inspirations.
In the past, we have published interviews with such authors as Nikki Finney, Yusef Komunyakaa, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Vijay Seshadri, Gregory Pardlo, and many others. We feature interviews with well-known and up-and-coming authors in the genres of fiction, short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Using more than one author to illustrate your analysis is recommended. They should contain examples to illustrate the writerly advice they offer. Submissions to The Writer’s Chronicle may fall into one of the following categories: Essays on the Craft of Writing: 2,500 to 5,000 wordsĪll craft essays must analyze an element of creative writing. Again, we look for a generosity of spirit-a general love and command of literature as well as an expert, writerly viewpoint-in the essays we publish.
Writers may refer to their own travails and successes if they do so modestly, and in small proportion to the other examples. Essays must embody erudition, curiosity, and discernment rather than self-involvement. The editors look for articles that demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of literary issues and a generosity of spirit. The Writer’s Chronicle is also a resource for information on publishing opportunities, grants, awards, and writing conferences and retreats. We also strive to support the good works of AWP, its programs, and its individual members by promoting community and engagement. We strive to provide readers with insight and diverse perspectives on literature, creative writing, and teaching, as well as a respite from a difficult and lonely art. Please review our guidelines below before submitting online.Ī forum for the best writing on the craft and art of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, The Writer’s Chronicle serves a wide, diverse community of writers, students, teachers, and professionals.
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