Every Goosebumps Book Summarized In One Sentence
Column by Peter Derk
In honor of Goosebumps, a sentence for every book in the original series.
The Grim Specter of Writer Suicide
Column by BH Shepherd
An unflinching personal look at one of the scariest occupational hazards facing writers.
Readers Beware, You’re In For A Scare: How Goosebumps Saved My Life
Column by Max Booth III
I doubt I’ll be the first to make such an accusation, but how certain are we that R.L. Stine isn’t actually some kind of robot?
Book vs. Film: 'The Martian'
Column by Rajan Khanna
The film version of 'The Martian' is a pretty faithful adaptation of the novel, but some subtle changes shift its focus.
Writing the Unknown Setting: 8 Tips on Conducting a Research Trip for your WIP
Column by Melissa F. Olson
What happens if you need to set a story in a place you've never seen? Melissa F. Olson, author of the Boundary Magic series, walks you through how to plan a location research trip.
'Haunted', the Album inspired by Mark Z. Danielewski's 'House of Leaves'
Column by Bart Bishop
A comparison of Mark Z. Danielewski's book 'House of Leaves' and Poe's album 'Haunted'.
LitReactor Community Spotlight: October 2015
Column by Nathan Scalia
The official LitReactor community update for October 2015.
Storyville: Playing With Point of View
Column by Richard Thomas
Perspective and point of view in fiction is often slippery and elusive.
Five Situations Horror Characters Get Themselves Into (and What Would Happen in Real Life)
Column by Raine Winters
Among the lessons you will learn: Karma's a bitch, don't piss off serial killers, and never under any circumstances enter a basement.
Polishing the All-Important First Fives
Column by Riki Cleveland
Focusing on the first five pages, sentences, or even words of your manuscript can help you get noticed amid the piles of slush.
