If you’re a fan or friend of Engine Books, you probably know its origin story: In 2010, I decided I wanted to help bring
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It’s Almost Madagascar Time! Let’s Have a Sale
Next Tuesday is pub day for Steven Schwartz’s wonderful new and selected story collection, Madagascar. Order your copy before 9/16 and get it for just $10 in
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What I’m Reading: Blood, Bones & Butter
Well, I was, anyway. Some context, in two parts: First, What I’m Reading posts are meant to give writers who are considering submitting to
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Winner Winner: The 2015 EB Fiction Prize
Dear Readers! I’m thrilled to announce that our 2015 fiction prize, judged by Rebecca Makkai, has reached its excellent conclusion. The Finalists: Pamela Balluck, Development
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Looking Ahead
McSweeneys’ shift to nonprofit status has me reflecting on this industry, and in particular the way small presses are, for the most part, set
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I’m the One Who Wants to Be with You
This is the second post in a regular column about the business of writing and publishing. If you have questions or topics to suggest,
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Nan Cuba: Writing through Grief
Nan Cuba received her MFA from the Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. She has taught English and creative writing at several universities
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Who Teaches the Business of Creative Writing?
This is the first post for a regular column about the business of writing and publishing. Most of them won’t be this long, we
Read MoreWelcome to the Engine Books Podcast
Hey you! We’re having a podcast! So here’s the thing: From time to time, we sit around and have cocktails and talk about editing
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On Submissions.
After spending the morning reviewing query submissions, I’m having some…thoughts. I’m going to share them here in case they’re helpful to anyone, though I
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