The Michener Center for Writers

"...Writers write. Plain and simple, right? You wish. Writing is..."

April 21, 2000 Books Feature by Ric Williams

Michener Center Director Named

Author Bret Anthony Johnston to head UT center for writers

"...In securing a new director for the Michener Center for Writers, the University of Texas..."

July 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Perfect Day for Talking About Bananafish

Austin's hip lit gathers to pay tribute to J.D. Salinger

"...It should come as no surprise that included in the Harry Ransom Center's..."

Feb. 16, 2010 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

James Magnuson Leaves the Michener Center

James Magnuson reflects on his 23 years as director of the Michener Center for Writers

"...James Michener wanted the best graduate writing program in the..."

May 26, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On Writers and Con Men

James Magnuson's roman à clef about a creative writing program in Texas is in many ways a loving tribute to James Michener

"...When James Magnuson graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1964,..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Prescriptions for Survival

When it comes to going back to school, what will be, will be…

"...August has shimmied to town, and the smell of school..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

James Michener (1907-1997)

"...I was first touched by James Michener some 15 years ago..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Books Feature

A Commitment to Playwrights

The Life and Legacy of David Mark Cohen

"...Compiled by Adrienne Martini..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Arts Feature

Keene Prize, Kudos to George Brant

"...Since those halcyon days of deep-pocketed patrons are long gone, struggling writers..."

July 1, 2008 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Keene Prize Winners Announced

Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig takes home $50,000 for her play Lidless

"...Prizewinners for the prestigious Keene Prize for Literature were announced this..."

July 24, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Range War at the Dobie Ranch

A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers

"...The morning after a rainstorm, the sun shines down on a clearing..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Being Blocked

British author Jim Crace was struggling with a new book set in Austin. Then Austin came calling.

"..."The power of a tale is in the gaps and pauses."..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Goodbye and Good Luck: Bill Livingston 1920-2013

WWII veteran and former UT acting president died this morning

"...It's a sad day on the 40 Acres: Former acting UT president..."

Aug. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nathan Harris Pens an Intimate Civil War Tale in The Sweetness of Water

In his debut novel, the Michener Center alumnus brings "a new story to the table"

"...Landry is trying to make sense of his freedom. Newly..."

June 18, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Young Claus

Charming tale of Santa before he was so jolly and round

"...We all know the jolly old fellow (white beard, red suit,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Left of Staid

UT's Texas Center for Writers Reading Series

"...Hey, Denis! Do the one about the emergency room!" shouted an audience member...."

May 9, 1997 Books Feature by Marion Winik

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...File this one under the Things You Don't See Everyday Department: Austin's Theaterless Theatre Corps is presenting the "first..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

News/Print

Book Fest shorts, upcoming readings, and more

"...Fall is always a solid season for books, and this..."

Oct. 3, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Judges

"...Rebecca Beegle's stories have appeared in Hobart, 5_Trope, Elimae, The Austin Chronicle, and..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature

TV Eye

Now that the February sweeps are over, take a look what the networks are dragging in for March.

"...February sweeps are over. Thank goodness. After a month of..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SWTSU's Top Twenty Triumph

Saving Literature... One Writer at a Time

"...Creative Writing students and faculty at SWTSU's annual M.F.A. Prom..."

May 22, 1998 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Blood Brothers

Bringing James Welch's novel of Native life, 'Winter in the Blood,' to the screen

"...In 1974, a 34-year-old writer living in Missoula, Mont., published his first novel...."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Film Flam

A Super Bowl surprise, SXSW Comedy news, & Kevin Smith

"...It sounds like the unpromising lead up to a punchline: What do you get when..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Son Rises With Philipp Meyer

Austin author on adapting his award-winning novel for AMC

"...Philipp Meyer was getting drunk on author and folklorist J. Frank Dobie's..."

April 7, 2017 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...What do the creator of the 10,000 hour rule, a..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Quinton, Meet Hamilton

UT alum J. Quinton Johnson joins Hamilton cast tonight

"...Hey, Austin, if you can spare a minute today to wish..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Little Inklings

"...photograph Courtesy of Michener Center For Writers..."

April 30, 1999 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Writing by Degrees

The Unfolding Now

"...Robert Foshko is passionately trying to make a point, but just what it..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Screens Feature by Jay Hardwig

Making Lists

"..."Yeeee-hooo!" Bruno yelled back. "I'm a Texan!" -- Strangers on a Train, by..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Articulations

The Michener Legacy

"...The death last week of James Michener was not one of..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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