7 Tips for Donating Old Books Without Being A Jerk
Column by Peter Derk
Are you really doing anyone a favor with your book donation?
Let's Get Political: 10 Tactics for Writing Resistance Fiction
Column by Susan DeFreitas
Since 9-11, we're living in a brave new world--one where 'Brave New World' is once again a bestseller. But you don't have to write dystopian sci-fi to write fiction of the #resistance.
Horror and Crime: A Writer's Education
Column by Gabino Iglesias
I've wanted to be a writer since I can remember, and there are six authors who shaped me early on and whose teachings still resonate with me today.
Writing the Crime Scene: 5 Fictional Female Detectives of Note
Column by Repo Kempt
March is Women's History Month in most of the world (except Canada), so here's five fictional female detectives that you probably don’t know, but should.
Don't Call It a Comback: Peter David's Supergirl is Finally Getting Collected
Column by Bart Bishop
A look back at the nearly-forgotten DC Comics series that is finally getting collected in trade paperback.
8 Reasons to Avoid the Novel and Focus on Short Stories
Column by Brandon Tietz
Are you an aspiring author just beginning their journey? You think you're ready to take on the novel? You very well might be, but we've got eight reasons why you should hold off on that.
Why the Fµ¢% Not? Thoughts on Profanity for Writers
Column by Annie Neugebauer
Whether we’re drafting, networking, tweeting, or teaching, writers have to decide on a level of profanity – even if that decision is subconscious. What should writers consider, and how do we choose?
9 Imaginary Gizmos For Writers Someone Needs To Hurry Up And Invent Already
Column by Peter Derk
Technology has come a long way. But what about technology for writers? It's 2017. We want our piece of the action.
Storyville: Writing Contemporary Magical Realism
Column by Richard Thomas
Tips on how to write contemporary magical realism.
The Dos and Don'ts of Book Tour: An Author's Survival Guide
Column by Steph Post
Honest, real advice for making it through your first book tour.
