6 Women Who Punched the Prize Gap in the Face

Column by Leah Dearborn
With the the prize gap still facing female writers in the 21st century, it seemed like a good time to highlight a few talented women who battled for literary recognition in the past.

10 Reasons Why You Should Be Reading Barry Gifford RIGHT NOW!

Column by Keith Rawson
July 21, 2015 (2) comments
It's time to get your listicle on with 10 reasons why you should be reading Barry Gifford not tomorrow, not an hour from now, but right freaking NOW!

Advice From A Literary Character: Sabina from "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"

July 21, 2015 (1) comments
Need answers to life's big questions?

Storyville: The Best Books I've Read in 2015 (So Far)

Column by Richard Thomas
July 20, 2015 (2) comments
A list of the best books I've read this year, so far.

Academia vs. Imagination: The Problem of Intellectualism in the Works of Stephen King

Column by Bart Bishop
July 17, 2015 (18) comments
An examination of the throughline of intellectual characters portrayed negatively in the works of Stephen King.

Six Novels On the Transgender Experience

Column by Riki Cleveland
Never before has it been more important to have quality young adult novels depicting LGBTQ characters in the hands of readers. Here are six unique novels that feature a transgendered protagonist.

Productivity Methods for Writers

Column by George Cotronis
July 16, 2015 (3) comments
You want to write words, but you'd rather watch some TV and eat nachos. Don't, I'll help you get writing.

There's A God For That: Inserting Mythological Allusions In Your Writing

Column by Christopher Shultz
July 16, 2015 (2) comments
Does your current project need a bit of intellectual beefing? Try a mythological reference...

What Traditionally-Published And Indie Authors Can Learn (gasp) FROM EACH OTHER

Column by Melissa F. Olson
July 16, 2015 (3) comments
Though the two sides are often thought of as adversarial, Melissa F. Olson argues that if both sides were to just calm down for a second, they'd see there are things they can learn—from each other!

Zombies Aren’t Dead

July 15, 2015 (1) comments
A guide to original zombie stories in 2015.