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Cover Battles: Classic Book Redesigns vs. Original Art

Column by Kimberly Turner

April 19, 2013 (3) comments

Old vs New. Classic vs Pulpy. Depressing vs Chick Lit-y. Classy vs Cheesy. What will win LitReactor's battle of the book covers? Take a look at these redesigns of literary classics and cast your vote.

LURID: Losing My Mind Control - The Facts and Fictions of MKULTRA

Column by Karina Wilson

April 18, 2013 (3) comments

MKULTRA turns sixty years old this week. Lurid takes a look at how the CIA's quest for mind control absorbed and generated fictions - and continues to do so to this day.

Notes from the Drunken Editor: Be Unhinged! or, Why You Really Shouldn't Give Up

Column by Phil Jourdan

April 18, 2013 (7) comments

Never giving up in the writing game — REALLY never giving up — is an insane thing to do. Here's why you should try being insane.

6 Tips on Reading to Train the Writer's Eye

Column by Rob Blair Young

April 17, 2013 (11) comments

This article goes beyond simply reading, exploring ways you can maximize your learning experience with every piece you encounter.

Reading With Purpose: Four Reasons Every Writer Should Join a Book Club

Column by Christopher Shultz

April 16, 2013 (3) comments

As bookish people, writers will enjoy the variety, lively discussions, and opportunities for critical thinking that book clubs offer.

Republishing A Lost American Classic or Why I Love My Job

Column by Rob Hart

April 16, 2013 (1) comments

James Ross published one book in 1940. It's credited as creating the rural noir genre, but is mostly unknown. Today it gets a new lease on life.

Ask the Agent: Exploring the Nonfiction Book Proposal

Column by Bree Ogden

Navigating the rough terrain of today’s publishing industry shouldn’t be a solo event. This week in Ask the Agent, I’ll explore & dissect the particulars of writing a nonfiction book proposal.