The Maligned History Of "It Was A Dark And Stormy Night"
Column by Christopher Shultz
Where exactly did this ubiquitous and much-mocked story starter come from?
Dying on the Mountain: How Goals Will Kill You and How to Focus on the Process
Column by Fred Venturini
Discover how goal-setting and positive thinking may be counter-intuitive to reaching the achievement you desire, especially when it comes to achieving publishing success.
A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Wishing the master of children's horror a happy birthday.
Want to Be Radical? Be Sincere
Column by Gint Aras
The author of "Relief By Execution", out today, talks journaling and writing fearlessly.
Writing Under Duress: How to Persevere When Your Job, Life, and Kids Are Also a Priority
Column by Elle Nash
Teaching yourself to stay on task and continue to write even when life seems to be working against you is tough, but if you let the curveballs take you out, then you'll never get the writing done.
Book vs. Film vs. Series: "The Handmaid's Tale"
Column by Christopher Shultz
The novel is a classic, the series is excellent...and then there's the film.
Smile! All You Need to Know About The Joker Before You Watch the Movie
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
In anticipation of the October 4th release of the Warner Bros. film, "Joker," this post covers five facts about the DC Comics agent of chaos.
Storytelling: This Ain't Church
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Always be passionate about what you believe, but write in a way that give readers the benefit of the doubt.
Marie Lu on Returning to The World of The Legend Trilogy
Column by Karis Rogerson
Young Adult author Marie Lu's next novel is a return to the world of her debut series. We spoke with her about coming back to the world she created, all these years later.

























