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The Pittsburgh Anthology

The Pittsburgh Anthology

An anthology of Pittsburgh art, creative nonfiction, photography, and poetry.

2015

Eric Boyd (Editor)

Eric Boyd (Editor)

Stories

Pinned

Eric Boyd

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Apr 5, 2023

I asked AI to write a story like me. It sucked.

So does that mean I suck?

I asked AI to write a story like me. It sucked.

Pinned

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Wholistique

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Eric Boyd

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Jun 30, 2021

The Impersonator in the Mirror

A look at how impostor syndrome and creative anxiety are ruining my writing and hurting those around me.

The Impersonator in the Mirror

In

An Injustice!

by

Eric Boyd

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Nov 11, 2021

“You Have to Scream:” — an interview with Nique Craft

Nique Craft was a force to reckon with, making national headlines as a protester in Pittsburgh. Read an interview with them from June 2020.

“You Have to Scream:” — an interview with Nique Craft

Eric Boyd

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Aug 31, 2021

The First Ride (was Barely a Ride at All)

For a couple years now I’ve been working on a novel about train hoppers, but I’ve only really hopped one train.

The First Ride (was Barely a Ride at All)

Eric Boyd

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Aug 18, 2021

Mental Health in the Deodorant Aisle

I’m not sure how I feel about receiving mental health advice in the men’s aisle at Target.

Mental Health in the Deodorant Aisle

Eric Boyd

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Jul 31, 2021

The Vote You Didn’t Know You Had

A look at the things felons lose upon reentry into the world (and a few they can regain)

The Vote You Didn’t Know You Had

Eric Boyd

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Jul 15, 2021

Watching the Read Receipt

Reading through old Facebook messages and sending new ones I know can never be read.

Watching the Read Receipt

Eric Boyd

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Jun 26, 2021

The Scent of Imagination

Struggling to write during the pandemic, I turned to fragrance to trick my brain into creating again.

The Scent of Imagination

In

The Startup

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Eric Boyd

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Sep 8, 2020

The Pains and Pleasures of Rituals

Many authors have quirks or habits they lean on in order to write, but sometimes these are more inhibitive than helpful.

The Pains and Pleasures of Rituals

Eric Boyd

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Apr 16, 2020

The Selfishness of My Self-Loathing

I cycle between personal disappointment and being appalled at this feeling in a world with much bigger problems to worry over…

The Selfishness of My Self-Loathing

Eric Boyd

Eric Boyd

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Work in Joyland, Guernica, and The Offing. Winner of a PEN Prison Writing Award. Working on a novel. // linktr.ee/ericboyd

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