Jennifer Acker

Founder and editor in chief of The Common and an author of fiction and memoir; her work includes the novel The Limits of the World and the forthcoming novel Surrender, and she directs Amherst College’s Literary Publishing Internship.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 36min

Jennifer Acker “On 15 Years of The Common” (The Common, Fall 2025)

Jennifer Acker, founder and editor-in-chief of The Common, discusses her journey in creating the magazine over 15 years. She reflects on the parallels between training horses and running a literary platform, sharing tales of community impact and mentorship. Jennifer also teases her upcoming novel, Surrender, about a woman's return to farm life and her struggles beyond the fields. Listeners will enjoy her insights into literary magazines as gateways for writers and hear about a story from The Common that's been adapted into a film.

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