Drag it Out: How to Use Extended Metaphors for Maximum Effect
Column by Taylor Houston
A discussion of successful extended metaphors and how to create your own.
The Long & Winding Road: Part 1- Writing The Novel
Column by Kelly Thompson
The 1st in a series chronicling my experiences with my novel, including finding an agent and submitting to publishers. Part 1 details writing my novel and my first partial request from "ideal agent"
Book vs. Film: Drive
Column by Keith Rawson
Does Nicolas Winding Refn's adaptation of James Sallis' 'Drive' live up to the novel? Or does it surpass it? We find out in the latest Book versus Film column.
Ask The Lit Coach: "Will A Publisher Take A Master Thesis Seriously?"
Column by Erin Reel
How do agents and publishers feel about your Masters thesis? That is the subject of this week's Ask The Lit Coach.
10 Graphic Novels for the Literary Minded
Column by Kelly Thompson
Comic books aren't just for geeks and kids anymore. We humbly present these 10 titles as evidence.
Top 10 Words That Need To Die, Immediately
Column by Rob Hart
The English language is full of beautiful words--and also some blights that should never be uttered, for they do nothing but make us sound dumb. Here are 10 of the worst offenders.
Ask The Lit Coach: "Should I Submit Queries To Publishers If My First Novel Isn't Finished?" and More
Column by Erin Reel
The path to publication and creative focus are the topics this week on Ask The Lit Coach.
Post-Mortem: 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski
Column by Kasey Carpenter
An autopsy of Mark Danielewski's 'House of Leaves,' a book you could teach an entire college course on.
Storyville: Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Column by Richard Thomas
Where do you get your ideas? Turns out, you can get them just about anywhere. But the best stories tap into your personal experiences and emotional truths.
LURID: My Top 10 Bloody Valentines
Column by Karina Wilson
Happy ever after? How dull can you get?! Lurid's Top Ten pick of the bloodiest, most doomed, destructive and messed up relationships in literature. Happy Valentine's Day!
