Mary Jo Bang: On Learning, Self-Discipline, and Taking the Road Less Traveled
How do we bridge the distance between our true creative ambitions and the jobs we take to pay the rent? Poet Mary Jo Bang describes her slow build to mastery.
Paul Dano: Let Your Experiences Surprise You
Good things come to those at ease. Actor Paul Dano schools us in how to give yourself permission to trust your intuition, and enjoy what comes your way.
David Shields: Don’t Be Afraid of Your Own Mind
"Find the form that releases your best intelligence," says author David Shields in his new call to action – a book that blends memoir and manifesto.
Garrison Keillor: Start With the Observable World
Radio icon Garrison Keillor talks about escaping the tyranny of the Internet and the art of eavesdropping your way into a story.
Michelle Haimoff: Write the Rules
Writer/blogger/journalist Michelle Haimoff talks about the ins and outs of life as a freelancer.
Eli Attie: Writing the West Wing
We chat with Eli Attie -- a writer of the popular TV show "The West Wing" -- about keeping track of plot twists and trying not to second guess yourself.
