So I Heard Y'all Want to Float: The Past, Present, and Future of Stephen King's IT
Column by Max Booth III
We dig deep into the novel, miniseries, and film adaptation of Stephen King's killer clown novel.
The Defenders: Defeated by Dull Writing
Column by BH Shepherd
An examination of how "The Defenders" failed to become more than the sum of its parts.
Out of Inspiration? Turn to Writing Prompts
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
Kickstart your creativity with the help of a treasure trove of prompts.
Using The *Big* Words: Five Tips On Making Jargon And Tech Work For Your Writing, Rather Than Against It
Column by Mike Cooper
With his new heist novel "The Downside" on shelves now, Mike Cooper offers some tips on how to prevent tech-heavy prose from making your story screech to a halt.
A Gothic Literature Primer: Suggested Reading
Column by Annie Neugebauer
Despite its rich history & cult following, people still don’t really understand what gothic fiction is. This primer includes: definition of the genre, 20 novels for suggested reading, & your gothic IQ
The Life and Death of Richard Bachman
Column by Max Booth III
In 1985, Richard Bachman died suddenly of cancer of the pseudonym, a rare form of schizonomia. This is his story.
The Inauthenticity of a Fuckless World
Column by Justin Hunter
People curse. If your stories don't curse too, how authentic are you being to the world you are creating?
Ten Reasons I Hate Remakes...And They're Not What You Think
Column by Gabino Iglesias
The popularity of remakes bothers me, and it has absolutely nothing to do with my childhood being ruined.
The Sex Scene In Stephen King's 'IT'
Column by Peter Derk
What's the deal with one of the weirdest sex scenes in King's oeuvre?
The 7 Deadly Sins of Struggling Writers
Column by Christoph Paul
Sorry to cast stones, fellow writers, but this needs to be said.
