The video discusses the excitement around new young writers, highlighting authors like Benjamin Percy and Jesse Ball, who are contributing to contemporary literature with unique styles. It also touches on the challenges of finding quality short stories amidst many average ones. The speaker expresses enthusiasm for upcoming works by authors like Danielle Evans and Denal Mestu, emphasizing the promising future of writers under 30.

Which writer from Oregon is known for the collection 'Refresh, Refresh'?

• Benjamin Percy

• Denal Mestu

• Danielle Evans

• Jesse Ball

Which writer is noted for a masculine yet tender style?

• Jesse Ball

• Danielle Evans

• Benjamin Percy

• Denal Mestu

What is Jesse Ball's writing style described as?

• Simple and straightforward

• Complex and confusing

• Profound and funny

• Traditional and serious

What does the speaker find challenging about reading short stories?

• Remembering all the details

• Encountering many average or bad stories

• Understanding complex plots

• Finding time to read them

Which writer is mentioned as having a short story collection coming out soon?

• Benjamin Percy

• Jesse Ball

• Danielle Evans

• Denal Mestu

What emotion does the speaker feel when discovering a good short story?

• Disappointment

• Confusion

• Excitement

• Indifference

What is the title of Denal Mestu's first novel?

• The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears

• Refresh, Refresh

• The Great American Novel

• A New Dawn

What age group do the writers admired by the speaker belong to?

• Under 20

• 30 or under

• 40 or under

• Over 30