Book Brawl: Tina Fey’s 'Bossypants' Vs. Mindy Kaling’s 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)'
Column by Meredith Borders
Every month, I throw two books into the readers’ ring to fight it out for the honor of literary champion. This month we’ve got memoirs from two hilarious NBC leading ladies. Who will win?
Putting An End To Plot Conveniences
Column by Jon Gingerich
Writers are often faced with the predicament of writing themselves into a plot corner. We know where our stories are supposed to go, but the plot becomes an impasse to resolution instead of a gateway.
That’s So Meta: Writing A Story About Writing A Story
Column by Taylor Houston
When narrators escape--a discussion of metafiction.
Ask The Lit Coach: 'Should Writers Censor Their Work Because They Fear Agent Or Editor Rejection?'
Column by Erin Reel
Should writers censor their work because they fear agent or editor rejection? The Lit Coach and friends weigh in for the 6th Issue of Ask The Lit Coach.
Top Ten Comics That Should Be A TV Series
Column by Jason Van Horn
Ten comic books that should be turned into a television series, posthaste!
A Reader’s Confession: I Dog-Ear My Books.
Column by Meredith Borders
Always cherish your books not for what they are, but for what they say.
Why Independent Bookstores Matter: A Rebuttal To Slate's Farhad Manjoo
Column by Rob Hart
Farhad Manjoo's Slate piece, 'Don’t Support Your Local Bookseller', makes the claim that Amazon is the true supporter of literary culture--but by my measure, it is riddled with hollow arguments.
Generation Active: What Can Video Games Tell Us About the Future of Narratives?
Column by John Jarzemsky
Are video games beginning to make us think differently about narrative? A look at historical trends in different mediums and narrative styles, and what that might mean for the future.
Five Lame Excuses for Plagiarism
Column by Cath Murphy
Been caught stealing? Here are five excuses NOT to use.
Ultimate Spider-Man: The Hero We Need (Though Might Not Want)
Column by Jason Van Horn
Many reader's were upset by the idea of a black Spiderman, but they got one anyway. His name's not Peter Parker, but Miles Morales could end up being a better Spider-Man than Peter ever was.
