Conversations on Writing Fiction: Interviews with Thirteen Distinguished Teachers of Fiction Writing in AmericaJane Smiley, John Irving, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Gail Godwin, and nine other prominent masters of the craft share their thoughts about creative writing, reflect on their own experiences, discuss specific teaching methods, and offer advice for other students and teachers. |
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