Book vs. Film: 'Under The Skin'
Column by Christopher Shultz
While different entities, Michael Faber's novel and Jonathan Glazer's film share several thematic qualities. Also, they both master the art of showing rather than telling.
Why 'Fury Road' Is The Best-Written Movie of...Ever!
Column by Peter Derk
Mad Max: Fury Road's storytelling techniques and flamethrower guitars are unassailable.
Eleven Tips For A Successful Book Signing
Column by Rob Hart
Rob threw two successful signings for his debut novel—one at an indie store, another at Barnes & Noble. Find out about the importance of post-its, booze, and guilt.
Chicken or the Egg: When a Query Should Come First
Column by Leah Dearborn
All writing begins with an idea, but the process between that initial spark and a finished draft can vary considerably dependent on the finished product’s purpose.
UPDATED WITH WINNER - LitReactor's Flash Fiction Smackdown: 'New Yorked' Edition
Column by Taylor Houston
Win a limited-edition 'New Yorked' umbrella from Rob Hart, author of the new book 'New Yorked'—coming out June 9th! Just give us 25 words about New York City.
8 Ways Books Cure Loneliness
Column by Christine J. Schmidt
There's no excuse for being lonely when books exist.
Better Writing Through Focus Words
Column by Christopher Shultz
Choose simplicity over specificity and see where it takes you.
Are Internships Valuable?
Column by Leah Dearborn
Is it ever reasonable to accept an unpaid internship, and how valuable is that experience when it comes to finding a more permanent position?
And Then What? 5 Maddeningly Unresolved Plots
Column by BH Shepherd
We love a good ending, but what happens when a story doesn't have one?
16 Tips For Making Time to Write Once You've Abandoned Your Integrity
Column by Max Booth III
Less talking, more click-clacking.
