Writers Don't Need Social Media

Column by Peter Derk
December 30, 2020 (3) comments
Even if social media IS a tool that improves your sales, what are you willing to give up for those sales?

Drinking From The Skulls of My Enemies: My New Year's Resolutions

Column by Gabino Iglesias
December 29, 2020 (1) comments
A resolution isn't something you say to yourself at the end of the year; a resolution is a plan for which you will develop a course of action and hustle to make happen.

Science Versus Faith in Fiction

Column by Peter Derk
Is science an overused tool in writing? What do you stand to gain by adding faith to your fiction?

Nothing New Under the Mistletoe - 40 Versions of "A Christmas Carol" You Should Check Out

Column by Taylor Houston
I love "A Christmas Carol", and I thought I'd seen every version out there—I was wrong.

Storyville: Body, Mind, and Soul—Adding Depth to Your Stories

Column by Richard Thomas
December 22, 2020 (1) comments
Using the concept of body, mind, and soul, you can create a deeper experience with your stories.

Using Bibliomancy as a Drafting Tool

Bibliomancy is a traditional divinatory practice that can be found across all religions. Here's how you can use it to brainstorm, draft, and interact with your favorite stories.

Trello for Authors

Column by Jay Wilburn
Trello is an organizational tool for individuals, teams, and businesses. Does it have any practical uses for authors?

On Using Personal History As Fiction

Column by Douglas Kennedy
The international best-selling author and MasterClass teacher discusses the basis of all fiction.

That Time I Ran a Virtual Literary Festival (and Lived to Tell the Tale)

Column by Leah Rhyne
Many literary festivals went virtual in 2020 (& likely will do so for the first part of 2021). This is a first-hand account of why my organization did it, how we did it, & how we (barely) survived.

LitReactor Staff Picks: The Best Books of 2020 - Part III

Column by Joshua Chaplinsky
Submitted for your approval (or derision): Members of the LR staff offer up their favorite reads of 2020. Feat: Max Booth III, Meredith Borders, Gemma Files, Andrew Fowlow, Christoph Paul, and more!