Ron Carlson Writes a Story

“A master of the short story” discusses every aspect of the writing process, from story structure to staying focused, in this candid essay collection ( Booklist ). Ron Carlson’s short stories have been featured in The New Yorker , Harper’s Magazine , and elsewhere, while his numerous collections have won critical acclaim. In this series of personal essays, Carlson explores his own process, inviting the reader to watch over his shoulder as he creates the short story “The Governor’s Ball.” “This i