The PEN Pod: Practicing Social Solidarity with Alexander Chee
“We really do participate in these communities, and they do matter to us. They're part of our intellectual life, they’re part of our livelihoods, and they're part of how… More
Equity in Publishing: What Should Editors Be Doing?
In light of recent conversations on the lack of equity and diversity in the publishing industry, editors and other industry gatekeepers weigh in on how to mark out a… More
Inside Amtrak’s (Absolutely Awesome) Plan to Give Free Rides to Writers
Amtrak has begun offering "writers’ residencies" to, well, writers – long roundtrip rides aboard Amtrak trains dedicated solely for the purpose of writing. More
The PEN Ten with Alexander Chee
At some point recently I realized I mostly read about assassins. Assassins and sex work—in particular, I'm fascinated by the new porn narratives, the way porn has moved on… More