Princeton Writers Spotlight

The Princeton Writers Spotlight features conversations and essays with writers, editors, and scholars
connected to Princeton University, exploring the art of storytelling, language, and imagination.


Octopuses and Ink: Lightning and Lightning Bugs — What Every Writer Needs to Know


Keeping Time — An Interview with Historian James McPherson

An in-depth interview exploring history, culture, and memory — featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James McPherson in conversation with Kim Nagy.

A lively essay on writing, creativity, and the craft of observation — exploring the interplay
between art, science, and inspiration.