Walter Mosley

Master storyteller Walter Mosley deftly mixes speculative and historical fiction in this daring New York Times bestselling novel, reminiscent of Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad.
47 is a young slave boy living under the watchful eye of a brutal slave master. His life seems doomed until he meets a mysterious runaway slave, Tall John. 47 finds himself swept up in a struggle for his own liberation.

Learn the key differences between story and plot and how to create a compelling plot to drive the reader forward.

Get to know critically acclaimed author Walter Mosley as he teaches you how to rethink genres, push boundaries in fiction, and get to work on your novel.

Rethink genres and their limitations with Walter as he discusses the possibilities of pushing the boundaries.

Representation in fiction is a reflection of our culture. Walter explains the importance of existing in literature and what inspired him to create his most famous protagonist: Easy Rawlins.

Explore how poetry can aid in understanding language through three poems Walter has chosen.

Fiction can be a means for self-discovery. Walter teaches you how to write from your heart.