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POETS ∙ FICTION WRITERS ∙ NONFICTION WRITERS ∙ JOURNALISTS ∙ MEMOIRISTS ∙ ESSAYISTS ∙ PLAYWRIGHTS ∙ SCREENWRITERS ∙ TRANSLATORS ∙ CRITICS ∙ COLUMNISTS ∙ FREELANCE WRITERS ∙ INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS

Poets and Writers

Our Writers Directory is a professional hub connecting authors, poets, and writers with readers, publishers, and industry opportunities. Featuring both established and emerging voices, it highlights literary talent across genres and provides a platform for collaboration, networking, and showcasing the work of those shaping today’s literary landscape.

CONTROVERSIAL VOICES

Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges, author of Ficciones and Labyrinths, transformed world literature with stories of mirrors, labyrinths, and infinite realities that continue to shape philosophy, fiction, and critical thought.

Aug 21

Saul Bellow

Saul Bellow, Nobel Prize–winning author of Herzog, Humboldt’s Gift, and The Adventures of Augie March, captured the complexities of American life with unmatched insight into identity, ambition, and morality.

Aug 21

Roberto Bolaño

Roberto Bolaño, author of The Savage Detectives and 2666, is recognized as a groundbreaking Latin American writer whose novels, poetry, and short stories explore exile, politics, and the search for meaning in turbulent times.

Aug 21

Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk, Nobel Prize–winning novelist, redefined world literature with works like My Name Is Red, Snow, and Istanbul. Explore his life, controversies, and enduring influence as Turkey’s most celebrated—and most debated—literary voice.

Aug 21

EMERGING VOICES

Hanako Footman

Hanako Footman, British-Japanese actor and author of Mongrel, has built a career spanning film, television, theatre, and literature. From The Crown to the Waterstones Debut Prize shortlist, she is a rising voice in acting and fiction.

Dec 16, 2024

Lottie Hazell

Lottie Hazell, British novelist and critic, is the author of Piglet, a striking debut that examines food, class, body image, and identity with sharp precision.

Dec 15, 2024

Kaliane Bradley

Kaliane Bradley, British-Cambodian writer and editor, is the author of The Ministry of Time, a prizewinning debut novel on identity, history, and belonging.

Dec 14, 2024

Phoebe McIntosh

Phoebe McIntosh, London-based actor and author of Dominoes, is known for stage and screen performances, award-recognized plays, and writing that examines identity, history, and belonging.

Dec 3, 2024

AUTHORS OF COLOR

Issa Rae

Issa Rae, creator of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and HBO’s Insecure, has reshaped television and film through Hoorae, her memoir, and her advocacy for Black creators.

Jun 30

Marilyn Chin

Marilyn Chin, award-winning poet of Hard Love Province, is celebrated for her bold mix of grief, humor, and cultural critique, shaping Asian American literature and immigrant identity.

Mar 12

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of Between the World and Me, spans journalism, fiction, comics, and film, redefining conversations on race, American history, and cultural identity.

Mar 12

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, is an acclaimed novelist and feminist whose work has transformed global debates on gender, identity, and power.

Mar 12

FEMALE AUTHORS

Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood, acclaimed author of The Handmaid’s Tale, Oryx and Crake, and The Testaments, is recognized worldwide for her groundbreaking fiction, sharp cultural commentary, and outspoken defense of free expression.

Jun 20

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series, turned early rejection into one of the bestselling literary franchises in history, redefining fantasy and children’s literature worldwide.

Apr 16

Laurie Woolever

Laurie Woolever is a name synonymous with food, travel, and deeply insightful storytelling.

Mar 8

Hannah Selinger

Hannah Selinger, former sommelier and author of Cellar Rat, writes for The New York Times, Eater, and Food & Wine, dismantling toxic restaurant culture, labor abuses, and hospitality’s hidden hierarchies with sharp, unflinching critique.

Mar 1

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LITERARY TITANS

Sharon Olds

Sharon Olds is a Pulitzer Prize–winning poet recognized for her confessional style and unflinching portrayals of family, sexuality, love, and loss, redefining modern poetry with raw emotional power.

Dec 29, 2024

Anne Sexton

Anne Sexton, Pulitzer Prize–winning poet, redefined confessional poetry by confronting mental illness, motherhood, sexuality, and abortion with fearless honesty. Her legacy continues to shape modern literature and cultural conversations.

Dec 29, 2024

Elizabeth Bishop

Discover the life and work of Elizabeth Bishop, Pulitzer Prize–winning poet known for The Fish, One Art, and Questions of Travel. Explore her precision, imagery, and enduring impact on modern poetry.

Dec 29, 2024

Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath, author of The Bell Jar and the posthumous collection Ariel, transformed modern poetry with fearless explorations of mental illness, identity, and societal pressure. Her legacy continues to shape contemporary literature and cultural discourse.

Dec 29, 2024

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FOR THE WRITERS

POETS ∙ FICTION WRITERS ∙ NONFICTION WRITERS ∙ JOURNALISTS ∙ MEMOIRISTS ∙ ESSAYISTS ∙ PLAYWRIGHTS ∙ SCREENWRITERS ∙ TRANSLATORS ∙ CRITICS ∙ COLUMNISTS ∙ FREELANCE WRITERS ∙ INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS

Poets and Writers

Jorge Luis Borges

Saul Bellow

Roberto Bolaño

Orhan Pamuk

Hanako Footman

Lottie Hazell

Kaliane Bradley

Phoebe McIntosh

Issa Rae

Marilyn Chin

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Margaret Atwood

J.K. Rowling

Laurie Woolever

Hannah Selinger

Sharon Olds

Anne Sexton

Elizabeth Bishop

Sylvia Plath

CONTACT

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© FOR THE WRITERS, 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

FOR THE WRITERS

POETS ∙ FICTION WRITERS ∙ NONFICTION WRITERS ∙ JOURNALISTS ∙ MEMOIRISTS ∙ ESSAYISTS ∙ PLAYWRIGHTS ∙ SCREENWRITERS ∙ TRANSLATORS ∙ CRITICS ∙ COLUMNISTS ∙ FREELANCE WRITERS ∙ INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS

Poets and Writers

Jorge Luis Borges

Saul Bellow

Roberto Bolaño

Orhan Pamuk

Hanako Footman

Lottie Hazell

Kaliane Bradley

Phoebe McIntosh

Issa Rae

Marilyn Chin

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Margaret Atwood

J.K. Rowling

Laurie Woolever

Hannah Selinger

Sharon Olds

Anne Sexton

Elizabeth Bishop

Sylvia Plath

CONTACT

Have questions? Reach out. Life is best lived among friends.

SUBSCRIBE

© FOR THE WRITERS, 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Have questions?
Reach out. Life is best lived among friends.