These 4 Popular Reading Spots Are Actually Awful
Column by Christine J. Schmidt
Your favorite place to read is probably terrible.
10 Things About Writing I (Re)Learned From Graphic Novels
Column by Gabino Iglesias
Graphic novels are a unique kind of literary creature, but binge reading them helped me remember a few things that all writers should keep in mind.
Community Spotlight: Summer 2017 Edition
Column by Peter Derk
Mongrels, A Woman From Prague, Regurgitations, and old threads back from the dead. It's time for a summer spotlight.
Want a Masterclass in Character Development? Better Call Saul!
Column by Fred Venturini
Better Call Saul's pilot, "Uno," focuses on building characters in surprising and patient ways, emphasizing the creation of curiosity over providing the audience with exposition.
How Do You Know When Your Writing Career Is Over?
Column by Ed Sikov
At what point can you consider yourself a writer? And how do you know when it's time to call it quits?
Hack Dad’s No Good Very Bad Day
Column by Keith Rawson
Hack Dad gets all whiny and complain-y about life not going how he wants it to.
Background Noise: The Netflix Category Every Writer Desperately Needs
Column by Max Booth III
Increase your productivity by watching Netflix.
50 Anthologies I Wish I Could Submit To
Column by Gabino Iglesias
I love anthologies. Here are some I keep hoping will one day become a reality.
Seeing the Page Like A Quarterback Sees the Field
Column by Christoph Paul
Using football metaphors, I compare how being a successful QB is similar to being a good writer.
5 Writing Lessons You Can Learn From Pop Punk
Column by Peter Derk
This ain't a scene. It's a goddamn writing clinic.
