Planning the Literary Event
Column by Brandon Tietz
Planning a literary event can be an overwhelming concept for a new author. Here are some tips to make things run a little bit smoother.
Five Big Fat Literary Fakes
Column by Cath Murphy
A look at the most common literary fibs, and some of the worst offenders.
Book Vs. Film Vs. Film: The Girls With The Dragon Tattoos
Column by Joshua Chaplinsky
We break down all three versions of 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'- the book and both film adaptations- in an attempt to determine which one is the best.
LURID: The End Of The World As We Know It
Column by Karina Wilson
2012 is here. Before you cash out your 401(K) and start stockpiling weaponry (don’t forget the ammo!), let Lurid get all eschatological on your ass.
The Pompous Fool As Narrator
Column by Jack Joslin
A detailed look at the sub-genre of fiction where the pompous fool reigns supreme as narrator.
Writing Effective Dialogue
Column by Jon Gingerich
Writing authentic, compelling and engaging dialogue is one of the most vital yet misunderstood challenges of the writing process.
Ask The Lit Coach: 'Can You Publish Your First Novel If You're Broke?' and More
Column by Erin Reel
The Lit Coach prioritizes book publicity, author platform, and stresses the importance of the quality of work in Issue 7 of Ask The Lit Coach.
The Top 10 Book to Film Adaptations That Were Actually Good
Column by John Jarzemsky
A list of films that have defied the conventions of the old adage "the book is always better!"
The Changing Character
Column by Jon Gingerich
Does a character have to “change” during the course of a story? Do they have to evolve? Or can they continue behaving the same as always, even at the end of the narrative?
Why Even Ayn Rand Can Teach You Something About Writing
Column by Phil Jourdan
We trudge through the fiction-writing lectures of the infamous author of 'Atlas Shrugged' to see if there's anything helpful there. It turns out, there is. You just have to disagree with it.
