Discover why this dazzling verse novel was a formative influence on Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Susan B
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
This reading group is not a political seminar but a literary reckoning. Faulkner’s South is a template: we will read him closely—his sentences, his structure, and his radical formal choices—as a way of understanding what Trump’s America is, and has always been.
This weekend workshop for writers at all levels will help you create new fiction or make progress on a project. You’ll receive generative writing prompts and a primer on craft fundamentals to help you capitalize on your literary strengths.
Published a century ago, this comic, unsettling, and superbly strange novel has a lot to say to readers now about bureaucracy...
This weekend workshop for writers at all levels will help you create new fiction or make progress on a project. You’ll receive generative writing prompts and a primer on craft fundamentals to help you capitalize on your literary strengths.
How did this surprising debut achieve its longevity and set Ellison on a literary trajectory unparalleled at the time for a writer of color?
This course will enable you to write your authentic and vulnerable self—whether in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry—to create truly unique writing. Through independent writing that surprises one on the page, participants will learn the art of freewriting to open themselves up emotionally.
Don’t miss acclaimed author Valeria Luiselli ( Lost Children Archive , The Story of My Teeth ) when she visits...
Explore three landmark novels that chronicle midlife escapes centered on transgression and pose serious questions about the...
Discover why this dazzling verse novel was a formative influence on Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Susan B
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
Lilith’s Brood, or the Xenogenesis trilogy, is an Octavia E. Butler masterwork: weird, wild, dangerous, compelling, and philosophically potent. It presents a view of humanity at once pessimistic and hopeful, and through its exploration of alien intervention at a time of apocalypse, we can see parallels to our current dangerous trajectory as a species.
How did this surprising debut achieve its longevity and set Ellison on a literary trajectory unparalleled at the time for a writer of color?
This course will enable you to write your authentic and vulnerable self—whether in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry—to create truly unique writing. Through independent writing that surprises one on the page, participants will learn the art of freewriting to open themselves up emotionally.
Discover why this dazzling verse novel was a formative influence on Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Susan B
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
This reading group is not a political seminar but a literary reckoning. Faulkner’s South is a template: we will read him closely—his sentences, his structure, and his radical formal choices—as a way of understanding what Trump’s America is, and has always been.
We’re pleased to welcome De’Shawn Charles Winslow, winner of our 2019 First Novel Prize for In West Mills, back...
Published a century ago, this comic, unsettling, and superbly strange novel has a lot to say to readers now about bureaucracy...
How did this surprising debut achieve its longevity and set Ellison on a literary trajectory unparalleled at the time for a writer of color?
Lilith’s Brood, or the Xenogenesis trilogy, is an Octavia E. Butler masterwork: weird, wild, dangerous, compelling, and philosophically potent. It presents a view of humanity at once pessimistic and hopeful, and through its exploration of alien intervention at a time of apocalypse, we can see parallels to our current dangerous trajectory as a species.
This reading group is not a political seminar but a literary reckoning. Faulkner’s South is a template: we will read him closely—his sentences, his structure, and his radical formal choices—as a way of understanding what Trump’s America is, and has always been.
Published a century ago, this comic, unsettling, and superbly strange novel has a lot to say to readers now about bureaucracy...
This six-week generative course will consist of weekly craft discussions, lively analyses of short stories and novel excerpts, and hour-long workshops in which 2-3 writers will share 5-10 pages each week. The course encourages writers to think critically about desire as fuel for both plot and characterization.
The Nightlighters is a free, in-person reading group for members of The Center for Fiction. Led by Leah Bronstein, our Bookstore’s Inventory Manager, The Nightlighters read and discuss a wide variety of contemporary fiction.
This course will enable you to write your authentic and vulnerable self—whether in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry—to create truly unique writing. Through independent writing that surprises one on the page, participants will learn the art of freewriting to open themselves up emotionally.
This writing workshop uses the bite-sized, tactile nature of 3×5 notecards—famously used by Nabokov—to break down the process of drafting, planning, and editing a novel into manageable pieces. Participants will engage in lectures, exercises, readings, and discussions to gain greater clarity and momentum in their novel-in-progress.
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
Her 1950 short story “The Summer People” is a masterpiece that turns the simple tale of a middle-aged couple renting a summer home in small-town Vermont into a slow-cooking nightmare. Our group will trace Jackson’s layered narrative skills—how she makes her readers look over their shoulders and invites them to reflect on class and regional tensions, all in one sentence.
Discover why this dazzling verse novel was a formative influence on Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Susan B
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
In his story, two Americans encounter mysterious events while Mussolini and the fascists are in power. The discussion will center on what goes unsaid in a fascist state and how much the characters are actually able to reveal.
Explore three landmark novels that chronicle midlife escapes centered on transgression and pose serious questions about the...
In this 90-minute craft workshop, author Sarah L. Kaufman will guide participants through the artistic and poetic powers of verbs, drawing from her new book, Verb Your Enthusiasm. You’ll discover how precise, dynamic verbs bring stories to life, with examples from great literature and nonfiction works.
This six-week generative course will consist of weekly craft discussions, lively analyses of short stories and novel excerpts, and hour-long workshops in which 2-3 writers will share 5-10 pages each week. The course encourages writers to think critically about desire as fuel for both plot and characterization.
This course will enable you to write your authentic and vulnerable self—whether in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry—to create truly unique writing. Through independent writing that surprises one on the page, participants will learn the art of freewriting to open themselves up emotionally.
How did this surprising debut achieve its longevity and set Ellison on a literary trajectory unparalleled at the time for a writer of color?
A vivid, macabre story—and a perfect introduction to Singer’s work—this tale plunges into the world of Eastern European...
This writing workshop uses the bite-sized, tactile nature of 3×5 notecards—famously used by Nabokov—to break down the process of drafting, planning, and editing a novel into manageable pieces. Participants will engage in lectures, exercises, readings, and discussions to gain greater clarity and momentum in their novel-in-progress.
Lilith’s Brood, or the Xenogenesis trilogy, is an Octavia E. Butler masterwork: weird, wild, dangerous, compelling, and philosophically potent. It presents a view of humanity at once pessimistic and hopeful, and through its exploration of alien intervention at a time of apocalypse, we can see parallels to our current dangerous trajectory as a species.
This reading group is not a political seminar but a literary reckoning. Faulkner’s South is a template: we will read him closely—his sentences, his structure, and his radical formal choices—as a way of understanding what Trump’s America is, and has always been.
Join writer Mai Sennaar for a conversational, dynamic writing workshop that examines how writers such as Zora Neale Hurston, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Sandra Cisneros leverage the concept of community—local, global, cultural, spiritual—in their storytelling to shape literary forms, voice, and structure.
Published a century ago, this comic, unsettling, and superbly strange novel has a lot to say to readers now about bureaucracy...
Discover why this dazzling verse novel was a formative influence on Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Susan B
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
This weekend workshop for writers at all levels will help you create new fiction or make progress on a project. You’ll receive generative writing prompts and a primer on craft fundamentals to help you capitalize on your literary strengths.
This six-week generative course will consist of weekly craft discussions, lively analyses of short stories and novel excerpts, and hour-long workshops in which 2-3 writers will share 5-10 pages each week. The course encourages writers to think critically about desire as fuel for both plot and characterization.
This weekend workshop for writers at all levels will help you create new fiction or make progress on a project. You’ll receive generative writing prompts and a primer on craft fundamentals to help you capitalize on your literary strengths.
This course will enable you to write your authentic and vulnerable self—whether in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry—to create truly unique writing. Through independent writing that surprises one on the page, participants will learn the art of freewriting to open themselves up emotionally.
How did this surprising debut achieve its longevity and set Ellison on a literary trajectory unparalleled at the time for a writer of color?
This writing workshop uses the bite-sized, tactile nature of 3×5 notecards—famously used by Nabokov—to break down the process of drafting, planning, and editing a novel into manageable pieces. Participants will engage in lectures, exercises, readings, and discussions to gain greater clarity and momentum in their novel-in-progress.
Don’t miss acclaimed author Valeria Luiselli ( Lost Children Archive , The Story of My Teeth ) when she visits...
Explore three landmark novels that chronicle midlife escapes centered on transgression and pose serious questions about the...
Join writer Mai Sennaar for a conversational, dynamic writing workshop that examines how writers such as Zora Neale Hurston, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Sandra Cisneros leverage the concept of community—local, global, cultural, spiritual—in their storytelling to shape literary forms, voice, and structure.
Discover why this dazzling verse novel was a formative influence on Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Susan B
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
Explore three landmark novels that chronicle midlife escapes centered on transgression and pose serious questions about the...
Each December, the literary world comes together at The Center for Fiction Awards Benefit to celebrate and support the creation and enjoyment of the art of fiction. The event honors excellence and achievement in writing and publishing.
The Center for Fiction Annual Awards Benefit celebrates and supports the creation and enjoyment of the art of fiction, honoring excellence and achievement in writing and publishing.
Each December, the literary world comes together at The Center for Fiction Awards Benefit to celebrate and support the creation and enjoyment of the art of fiction. The event honors excellence and achievement in writing and publishing.
Discover why this dazzling verse novel was a formative influence on Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Susan B
Exploring essential elements of the art of fiction, like character, voice, and prose style, we’ll develop the building blocks of a theory and practice of how to move one’s readers. We’ll bring our own work to the table to figure out how the emotions therein can be made more real—part of the reader’s own inner life.
This reading group is not a political seminar but a literary reckoning. Faulkner’s South is a template: we will read him closely—his sentences, his structure, and his radical formal choices—as a way of understanding what Trump’s America is, and has always been.
This weekend workshop for writers at all levels will help you create new fiction or make progress on a project. You’ll receive generative writing prompts and a primer on craft fundamentals to help you capitalize on your literary strengths.
Published a century ago, this comic, unsettling, and superbly strange novel has a lot to say to readers now about bureaucracy...
This weekend workshop for writers at all levels will help you create new fiction or make progress on a project. You’ll receive generative writing prompts and a primer on craft fundamentals to help you capitalize on your literary strengths.
How did this surprising debut achieve its longevity and set Ellison on a literary trajectory unparalleled at the time for a writer of color?
This course will enable you to write your authentic and vulnerable self—whether in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry—to create truly unique writing. Through independent writing that surprises one on the page, participants will learn the art of freewriting to open themselves up emotionally.
Don’t miss acclaimed author Valeria Luiselli ( Lost Children Archive , The Story of My Teeth ) when she visits...
Explore three landmark novels that chronicle midlife escapes centered on transgression and pose serious questions about the...