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Winging it: Jerusalem writers festival lineup reveals a shifting cultural landscape
Envelope-pushing European-based American writer Nell Zink joins a stellar cast at this year’s Jerusalem International Writers Festival.
'Too Israel-focused, too Jewy': How publishing closes its doors to Jewish writers - opinion
Italian author Erri De Luca to take part in International Writers Festival in Jerusalem
Remembering Dan Margalit: Leaving a mark on Israeli media for better or worse - opinion
Poetry: a neglected art?
It is known that there is a dearth of publishing opportunities for English-language writers in Israel.
Best-selling novelist Judith Krantz dies at 91
Krantz is the third-largest-selling female novelist in history.
Paris-based Blackpills opens office in Tel Aviv
A common struggle for writers and producers in the Israel scene is a lack of budget and opportunity. With just a handful of broadcasters, artists feel this town just ain’t big enough.
Yehoshua’s appeal
Yehoshua, 82, dubbed “the Israeli Faulkner” by The New York Times, is a prolific author of novels, short stories, plays and essays.
Chat with Joyce Carol Oates: Jerusalem Writers Festival
Joyce Carol Oates, who characterizes her upcoming appearance at the Mishkenot Sha’ananim Writers Festival as ‘a high point of my life as a writer – perhaps the high point’
![AMERICAN WRITER Joyce Carol Oates. In her upcoming acceptance of the Jerusalem Prize, she plans to note, ‘The Jerusalem Prize crystallizes these obligations [of a morally righteous society] for me even as it celebrates the enduring art of literature.’](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/439951 "AMERICAN WRITER Joyce Carol Oates. In her upcoming acceptance of the Jerusalem Prize, she plans to note, ‘The Jerusalem Prize crystallizes these obligations [of a morally righteous society] for me even as it celebrates the enduring art of literature.’")
9 writers who perfectly capture what it’s like for Jews of color
As a black Jewish writer, I obviously want to read books written by and highlighting the stories of Jews of color. That’s easier said than done, though.
A promise fulfilled
The movie opens in the 1960s with a weak framing device – the adult Gary (Pierre Niney) and his then-wife, writer Lesley Blanch (Catherine McCormack) – are in Mexico when he starts writing.
Coping with writer’s block
Writer’s block is a common problem that many of us face from time to time. However, if you are really stuck, try some of the tips described above. They work. I know.
Legacy of Maimonides
The Israel Museum’s new exhibition brings the Rambam to life through rare manuscripts and his own signature.
Famed author Joyce Carol Oates wins 2019 Jerusalem Prize
As Oates graciously acknowledges her honor to be a recipient, she explained her mysterious Jewish heritage.
