draft editor Mark Polanzak talks with author Lucas Mann about writing inspired by failed childhood dreams, workshop and post-workshop tantrums, and something Mann's grandmother called kennaharra, which he now uses to ward off failure (kind of).

Fail Safe host Rachel Yoder talks with author Christine Sneed about writing for a living, short stories vs. novel writing, & coping with social media. Taped at the Iowa Writers' House in Iowa City

Join draft journal editor Mark Polanzak as he talks with novelist Chris Boucher about the 10 years he spent writing...and failing...on his first novel, HOW TO KEEP YOUR VOLKSWAGEN ALIVE.

In this debut episode of THE FAIL SAFE, host Rachel Yoder sits down with author Garth Greenwell to discuss his new book, WHAT BELONGS TO YOU, and explore his creative process. Taped live at the Clinton Street Social Club in downtown Iowa City, with bonus audience interviews.