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J. Michael Straczynski: How to Have a Career in Writing

For four decades, J. Michael Straczynski has been telling stories in a variety of formats [...]

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25
Jul
In Their Own Words: R.O. Kwon

R.O. Kwon’s debut novel The Incendiaries was named one of the best books of the [...]

24
Jul
Typewriter Tuesday: Helen Keller

Welcome to Typewriter Tuesday, a series from the American Writers Museum that aims to shed [...]

23
Jul
A visitor story from the Story of the Day exhibit at the American Writers Museum in Chicago, Illinois. The exhibit features typewriters, but this story declares "I prefer a pencil and paper!"
AWM Story of the Week

"If you use a typewriter you better have strong fingers and little perfectionism. And a [...]

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19
Jul
Q&A with Jasmine Guillory, author of The Wedding Party
In Their Own Words: Jasmine Guillory

Jasmine Guillory is the bestselling author of The Wedding Date and The Proposal and more. She visited the American [...]

17
Jul
Close-up of Hemingway's Underwood typewriter platen
Typewriter Tuesday: Ernest Hemingway

Welcome to Typewriter Tuesday, a series from the American Writers Museum that aims to shed [...]

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16
Jul
Collage of books recommended by the American Writers Museum
Spooky Summer Reads

By Frankie Paar The days are sunny and the air is warm. It’s that time [...]

15
Jul
Top-down image of Hugh Hefner's Royal typewriter on display at the American Writers Museum
AWM Story of the Week

"I highly recommend coming to this museum because it is very cool and you can [...]

12
Jul
Elliot Ackerman: Places and Names
In Their Own Words: Elliot Ackerman

On July 17, 2019 we welcomed Marine veteran and accomplished writer Elliot Ackerman at the [...]

10
Jul
Mildred Benson, the author of Nancy Drew, has her typewriter on display at the American Writers Museum in Chicago
Typewriter Tuesday: Mildred Benson

Welcome to Typewriter Tuesday, a series from the American Writers Museum that aims to shed [...]

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09
Jul