The writer goes deep about finally trusting her own style, writing what you absolutely love to read and how to make it happen—no matter what. Oh, and Richard Ford.

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Andrea Gillies

The writer/creative says “When I commit to an idea, I do fall in love with it and let it have its way with me.”

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Marian Henley

The writer talks about thinking about the reader, the struggle to love and writing never being a waste of time. Stephen Elliott is the author of seven books including The Adderall Diaries, Happy Baby, My Girlfriend Comes to the City and Beats Me Up and A Life Without Consequences.  He is the founder of The

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Stephen Elliott

The writer talks about secret gems hidden inside the known, waiting and the value of all our pages.

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Aimee Bender

The writer talks about relaxation as the path to inspiration, messy blocks of words and being a big picture creator.

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: June Sobel

The writer riffs on incorrect beliefs, tackling one’s own misinformed history and ditching the fear of being wrong.

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Amy Ferris

The author talks about the beauty of outtakes, compassion for the self and, well, the possibility of everything (in writing).

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Hope Edelman

The writer talks about her struggle with judgment, rejection and a personal policy when it comes to sending out a manuscript.

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Amy Friedman

The author talks about her natural place as a writer, and learning, unlearning and finding her way back.

The 5-Question [Author] Interview: Ellen Meister