5 Reasons Why Hawkeye Might Be The Best Superhero Comic I've Ever Read

Column by Kelly Thompson
November 27, 2012 (7) comments
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
November 26, 2012 (3) comments
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.

Ask the Agent: Erotic Zombie Thrillers! And More

Column by Bree Ogden
November 26, 2012 (1) comments
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 a few of the industry’s mysteries, straight from the shoulder.

Etymological Evolution: 12 Words Altered By Historical Misuse

Column by Joshua Chaplinsky
November 23, 2012 (13) comments
Does the widespread misuse of certain words get your goat? Well suck it up, because that's one of the ways the English language evolves.

Technology and the Art of the Interview

Column by Joe Daly
November 23, 2012 (1) comments
LitReactor's intrepid music journalist offers his technological secrets for conducting interviews.

8 Signs It's Time to Scrap Your Writing Project

Column by Rob D. Young
November 21, 2012 (1) comments
8 warning signs that you may want to throw your latest manuscript under the lawnmower.

Your Favorite Book Sucks: Life of Pi

Column by Cath Murphy
November 21, 2012 (27) comments
Talking tigers, carnivorous islands, an infinitely repeating main character: am I the only one who found 'Life of Pi' just a little bit silly?

On The Down Low And Very Hush-Hush: A James Ellroy Primer

Column by Keith Rawson
November 20, 2012 (5) comments
Listen up you pervs, pederasts, peepers, weenie waggers, dimebag dirtballs, and junkies; it's time to get down and dirty with America's best crime novelist, the Demon Dog, James Ellroy.

Do You Have To Suffer For Your Art? Or Can Happy Writers Be Successful?

Column by Kimberly Turner
November 20, 2012 (15) comments
We're all familiar with the stereotype of the tormented artist and depressed, alcoholic writer; but do great lives truly require great hardship? Can't you be happy and successful?

Storyville: Ten Awesome Authors You've Never Heard Of Before

Column by Richard Thomas
November 19, 2012 (18) comments
Here are ten authors you've probably never heard of, and they are absolutely killing it.