Lish, Gordon: Notes and Reflections of a Former Student

by George Carver

Originally published on November 1, 2000

Four years ago, fresh out of a master of fine arts program and certain that if I never participated in a writing workshop again it would be too soon, I signed up for a Gordon Lish class.

Burning Man 2000

by George Carver

Originally published on September 1, 2000

Our intrepid reporter finds himself in the middle of nowhere, miles from civilization, in the center of the biggest party of the year … just as the Man is set on fire.