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Episode: What Does It Mean to Be a Minor Writer?
Description: What does it mean to be a âminor writerâ in a world obsessed with major success? In this episode, I talk with â Jeff Alessandrelliâ  about his essay â 'Minor, Minor, Minor Writer,'â  and what it has to say about literary ambition, obscurity, ego, and the quiet reality behind most books. We discuss BookScan recon, indie lit fame, the collapse of serious readership, and the stubborn hope that keeps writers going anyway.
Alessandrelli lives in Portland, OR, where he directs and co-edits the non-profit book press/record label Fonograf Editions. His latest book is And Yet (Future Tense Books, 2024). âMino...