New York

New York state, and above all New York City, is often described as the literary capital of the English-speaking world. The city's dense concentration of publishing houses, literary agencies, and MFA programs has made it a magnet for novelists, essayists, and journalists-turned-authors for over a century.

Brooklyn in particular has become synonymous with a new generation of literary fiction writers, while Manhattan retains its ties to legacy publishing and established literary institutions. Beyond the five boroughs, the Hudson Valley and upstate New York host a quieter community of writers drawn to rural retreats and small-town settings. New York's literary scene covers essentially every genre, from literary fiction and poetry to memoir, journalism, and commercial fiction. Browse this section to find the websites and blogs of authors based across New York State.

Explore the profiles below to discover New York-based authors, from Brooklyn novelists to upstate poets, and follow their latest work.