...and ACTION!: The Who, What, When, and Why of Verb Conjugation
Column by Taylor Houston
Verbs are action words. That seems simple enough, so why are there so many different variables when it comes to conjugating them?
LURID: Boss Prophets - the Cult Narrative in Fact and Fiction
Column by Karina Wilson
Are you a charismatic rogue with delusions of grandeur and a criminal record? Got followers? Religious cults make for compelling storytelling on both sides of the fact/fiction borderline.
Questions Every Writer Should Be Asking But Isn't
Column by Erin Reel
Ten questions emerging writers frequently ask but shouldn't. Important questions writers aren't asking but should.
Recap: Game of Thrones 3.10 - Mhysa
Column by Rob Hart
And that's a wrap on season 3. Pretty uneventful after last week's bloodbath...
Literature's Ten Most Disturbing Sociopaths
Column by Kimberly Turner
These characters will dazzle you with wit and charm, then destroy you without remorse. Meet literature's ten most disturbing sociopaths...
Men (and Women) of Steel: Supermen and Superwomen in Fantasy
Column by Rajan Khanna
Superman is arguably the most powerful hero in the DC Universe. Celebrate the release of "Man of Steel" by looking at the supermen and superwomen of fantasy fiction.
It's Ladies Night and X-Men Drink Free
Column by Kelly Thompson
A new X-Men #1 debuted to much critical acclaim last week, even though the all-female cast was a topic of heated debate early on.
Short Cuts: 7 Twitter Tips for Writers
Column by Cath Murphy
Writers have a problem with brevity, which is a shame because Twitter doesn't let you waffle. Here's how to make the stern mistress of 140 characters work for you.
Why Do We Read Novelizations?
Column by Christopher Shultz
Despite their reputation as sub-literature and waning popularity within the tie-in market, novels adapted from blockbuster movies continue to appear on bookshelves. So what's the appeal?
6 Ways You're Botching Your Dialogue
Column by Rob Blair Young
Want to improve your dialogue skills? This article looks at the mistakes writers commonly make.
