Striking Sparks: Where the Ideas Come From
Column by Jeff Noon
Part 1 of Jeff's 10 part series on the writing of his new novel, "A Man of Shadows."
My Own Kind of Beautiful: How Geography Affects the Writing Process
Column by J. David Osborne
Is there a link between where a writer comes from and the type of work they produce? Can moving to a new place disrupt that production?
How to Take Edits 101
Column by Christoph Paul
I explain what editing is (it's not just proofreading!) and how to take edits.
Finding Your Perfect Summer Read(s)
Column by Annie Neugebauer
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading, but what makes for the perfect choice?
Reflecting Early: 7 Memoirs by Young Authors
Column by Leah Dearborn
There's a longtime debate about memoir. Can it only be produced after years of carefully accrued wisdom and self-reflection?
Out-of-Print Genre Books Are Expensive But Worth It
Column by Bart Bishop
A look at some of the best genre books that have fallen out of print.
My Unlikely Writing Influences
Column by David Cranmer
Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Joyce are just some of the names that come to mind when discussing writing influences, but inspiration can come from unlikely sources.
All in a Day: YA That Takes Place in 24 Hours
Column by Riki Cleveland
These six YA novels pack an enormous amount of action and drama, and a year’s worth of emotion into a mere day, and we dare you to put them down before binge reading in the same amount of time.
On the Trail of a Murder: Helene Stapinski on Research and Memoir
Column by Karis Rogerson
Helene Stapinski discusses the research process behind her latest memoir, 'Murder in Matera', and gives some advice to aspiring writers.
A Head Full of Tropes: Finding New Life in Dead Ideas
Column by JS Breukelaar
Some horror tropes refuse to die. And that's a good thing.
