Read Across America to Celebrate Literacy and Dr. Seuss
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
A day for reading is something you've been needing.
EMMA. is a Charming, Self-Aware Adaptation of Jane Austen's Work
Column by Karis Rogerson
The trailer left Karis Rogerson uncertain how she would feel about the latest adaptation. The movie itself left her very satisfied.
How Late Nights Are Killing You and Your Writing
Column by Peter Derk
In which our columnist plays dad and says, "Lights out!"
The Zen of Morning Pages
Column by Christoph Paul
Every day I write a few pages in the morning and then delete them. This helps me fight depression and feel less anxious about writing.
15 Traps That Could Hurt Your Writing Goals
Column by Jay Wilburn
It's that time of year when everyone, but especially writers, give up on their annual resolutions. Here are a few traps writers fall into that might inhibit your goals, if you aren't careful.
Storyville: The Duality of Strong Emotions
Column by Richard Thomas
Love vs. Hate. How to employ the duality of strong emotions to improve your fiction.
"P.S. I Still Love You" is All About Love and Heartbreak, in the Cutest Way
Column by Karis Rogerson
The sequel to "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" is finally out, and writer Karis Rogerson talks about the best parts of the movie.
Bob Seger's "Night Moves": A Short Lesson on Repetition
Column by Peter Derk
Bet you didn't know this Seger classic was a master class in writing fiction.
What Is A "Mary Sue" Character and Do They Actually Exist In Fiction?
Column by Christopher Shultz
According to some, Mary Sues are everywhere...but are they? Or is there something sexist going on here?
What My Tattoo Artist Taught Me About Writing Critique
Column by Lisa Bubert
...or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust My Tattoo Artist.
