Fifteen women writers from around the world share much more than gender. They share a writer's greatest attribute: clarity of vision.
September/October 1998
Features
A Writer's Counsel: How to Publish and Not Lose Your Shirt
Kaufman explains terms used in publishing contracts.
Ping-Pong
The secret to getting published is simple: good writing.
The World Wide Web: Publishing's Awakening Giant
Is the future of creative writing on the line?
International Sisterhood and the Mother Tongue
Doña Aida, With Your Permission
Julia Alvarez.
Pidgin Politics and Paradise Revised: Lois-Ann Yamanaka
Lois-Ann Yamanaka, profile, interview
Exile Among Exiles: Christina García
Christina Garcia, profile, interview
Native in a Strange Land: Wanda Coleman
Wanda Coleman, profile, interview
Home Truth: Ingrid De Kok
Ingrid De Kok, profile, interview
Ancient Traditions in a New World: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Ginu Kamani
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, profile, interview
The Liberation of Language: Nahid Rachlin
Nahid Rachlin.
English as a Foreign Language: Nina Cassian
Driving Amerigo: Liliana Ursu
Liliana Ursu, profile, interview
Remembering the Past, Securing the Future: Jewish Women Writers in America
A photo-essay collage of Jewish women writers.
News and Trends
New NEA Chair Sets His Agenda
William J. Ivey is sworn into office.
Kalliope Celebrates 20 Years
A look at Kalliope's history.
Dorothy Allison Establishes Award
Dorothy Allison establishes the Independent Spirit Award.