Longform

“I like to write. I’m moved by writing. One can’t analyze it beyond that.”

A short story about envy and failure in the 1970s literary scene.

An excerpt from Salter’s memoir, Burning the Days.

Salter, a former Air Force pilot, on the heroism of Sully Sullenberger.

A profile of Salter near the end.

Salter on the power of self-expression.

"In the richness of language, its grace, breadth, dexterity, lies its power. To speak with clarity, brevity and wit is like holding a lightning rod."