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Feb 35 min read

Paths to Publication: An Interview with Author Heather Dixon

Heather Dixon has released 3 books in the past 6 months. In an exclusive interview with Erato, she shares her path to publication.

Jan 17 min read

When in Times of Writer’s Block, Harness Your Inner Negative Capability

By Tomas Maldonado “We’re instructed to do the negative; the positive is already within us.” Franz Kafka As we enter 2024, I can’t help...

Nov 19, 20234 min read

Ayosojumi on Writing, Loneliness, and Creating Empathy Through Words

Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya on writing, loneliness, creating empathy through words, and his debut novel

Nov 13, 202312 min read

Bibiana Ossai on Writing in America Versus Nigeria, Writers block and Academia

Bibiana Osai is a creative writing jack-of-all-trades. Her poetry, creative nonfiction, and short stories have been published extensively.

Oct 31, 20234 min read

Essay: Procrastination - A Journey of Self-sabotage, Doubt and Attaining Perfection

I believe procrastination must torture. It must lead to feelings of doubt and failure, ultimately it doesn't count unless it's self sabotage

Oct 11, 20234 min read

The Last Man on Earth: Erik Dargitz on the Odyssey of Fletcher

Erik Dargitz is a Seattle-based advertising creative director and author. His debut novel, The Odyssey of Fletcher is out on the 20th of Oct

Sep 17, 20235 min read

Frank Njugi on Exploring Nostalgia and Multilingualism in Risto Za Maswara

Interview with journalist, poet and writer, Frank Njugi on his first micro chapbook, Risto Za Maswara.

Sep 16, 20233 min read

Steph Ox on Poetry, Children's Books, and Writing through a Personal Lens

An interview with Steph Ox, a poet-writer, research assistant, and a bestselling children's book author from Philadelphia.

Sep 14, 20234 min read

C.K. Beggan on her favourite books, inspiration, and writing with chronic illness

C.K. Beggan is an independent fantasy author and book blogger who writes for young adults and adults.

Apr 15, 20236 min read

Lyra Wren on Poetry, Inspiration, and Girlhood

Lyra Wren is a poet and “word-weaver” from Indiana, US. She shares her work on TikTok @poetrybylyra

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