Where does the short story collection fit in today’s literary landscape? What does this form offer—for writers and readers—not found in longer forms of fiction? How do writers evoke full lives on the page within such a confined space? In this panel, award-winning authors of short story collections discuss what draws them to writing short fiction, how the process of creating a short story collection differs from writing a novel, and the unique challenges and opportunities of the short story form. Panelists will also share lessons and insights about their own favorite short stories, and will take questions from the audience. Featuring Yang Huang, Judy Juanita, Peg Alford Pursell, Shruti Swamy, and Dallas Woodburn.