The Reading by Yanyi ✶
  • About
  • Letters
  • The Writing
  • Postscripts
  • About
  • Letters
  • The Writing
  • Postscripts

The Writing · August 19, 2020

The Writing: What do you wish you had learned in your first writing class?

The school year’s getting started and I’m busy culling together a syllabus for my introduction to creative writing class at NYU. I took this question to Twitter earlier this month and was

The Reading · August 16, 2020

‘How Do I Get Through My MFA Program?’

Not everyone earns the honor of reading your work.

The Writing · August 12, 2020

The Writing: How are you writing (or not) this year? How are you?

Last Saturday, my partner and I listened again to our Chani Nicholas horoscopes for 2020. Little did we know in January 2020 what would be in store for us this year. Thanks to Johanna

The Reading · August 9, 2020

‘Can My Novel Include a Country’s Stereotype Responsibly?’

Brazil needs you, but not in the way you think.

The Reading · August 2, 2020

'I Wrote My First Draft. Where’s the Second?'

Write not from what you’ve learned, but what you remember.

The Reading · July 26, 2020

'Money Seems More Real Than My Art.'

Free yourself from the roles you've been given.

The Reading · July 19, 2020

'I Can't Write Through Chaos!'

Step back from your codependence with the world.

The Reading · July 12, 2020

'How Do I Write About My Identity Authentically?'

You think you have to write what you know. Don't.

The Reading · July 5, 2020

'I Can't Build a Daily Habit!'

Art is a garden, not an operation.

The Reading · June 25, 2020

Happy Pride(!) in the Time of Coronavirus

Here comes a creative advice column.

Newer posts

© 2026 The Reading

Subscribe