Writers' Day Jobs

Former CR editor and short story writer Christian Moody on his debut collection up for a PEN award

Alice McCormick, a writer and small animal veterinarian.

Assistant Editor Blessing Christopher: V. Hansmann opened Prospect Street Writers House three years ago. The residency now occupies a spot that was once a derelict nursing home. In September, I traveled to North Bennington, Vermont, for my annual retreat at the center. Every night, while gathered around the dining table, I would talk to V …

Gabrielle Grace Hogan, writer for Autostraddle and a poet.

Poet Rebecca Griswold on her day job as co-owner and operator of White Whale Tattoo and Gallery.

Poet Craig van Rooyen shares his experiences as a state trial court judge.

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Poet and essayist Sean Thomas Dougherty describes his night job as a medical technician and life-skills trainer at a facility for those with traumatic brain injuries.

Writer Sean Gill on his day job as a freelance video editor.

Writer Tatiana Johnson-Boria on her day job as a content director.