Notes from the Drunken Editor: Forging Your Own Independence
Column by Phil Jourdan
How self-sufficient should a writer be in the publishing world, and how can writers develop that independence? Before getting a publisher drunk and asking him to spill his secrets, read this.
Storyville: Top Ten Best Short Stories Ever
Column by Richard Thomas
This is a personal list of my favorite short stories, ten to be exact.
Book vs. Film: 'Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho' and 'Hitchcock'
Column by Meredith Borders
Stephen Rebello's intricate look at the making of 'Psycho' is turned into a scandalous romp in this month's 'Hitchcock.'
10 Reasons Your Screenplay Sucks (and how to fix it)
Column by Karina Wilson
What makes a reader hate a screenplay on sight? Here are 10 pet peeves - and fixes.
UPDATED WITH WINNER - LitReactor's Flash Fiction Smackdown: November Edition
Column by Taylor Houston
You've got 29 days and 250 words to knock our socks off. Ready...set...GO!
Guess The Plot Episode VI: The Greatest Generation
Column by Jon Korn
A new episode of Guess The Plot asks the eternal question: what in the heck of Hell is going on here?
The Internet Has Become The Bookstore Front Window
Column by Erik Wecks
A successful marketing campaign used to mean a prized place in the front window of a bookstore. Now authors have to find new ways to get their books in front of prospective readers on the internet.
The Archetype of The Eternal Wanderer
Column by Rajan Khanna
A look at the archetype of the Eternal Wanderer in fantasy fiction and what makes this type of character so attractive.
5 Reasons Why Hawkeye Might Be The Best Superhero Comic I've Ever Read
Column by Kelly Thompson
A new ongoing series by Matt Fraction and David Aja featuring The Avengers' Hawkeye in his non-Avenger "downtime" is perhaps the best superhero comic I've ever read. Find out why!
Writing Beyond the Good/Bad Character Dichotomy
Column by Jon Gingerich
Crafting unique characters is a delicate process. Here’s a few tips to help writers bring life and color to the people in their stories.
