Six Types Of Poems To Banish Writers Block

Column by Kimberly Turner
April 4, 2013 (3) comments
It's National Poetry Month, the perfect time to play with language and form. We've got six quick, easy kinds of poetry that will get your creativity flowing, no matter what you're working on.

On Writer's Constipation, The Sophomore Slump and Zombies

Column by Dana Fredsti
April 3, 2013 (3) comments
Author Dana Fredsti talks about the trials and tribulations of writing the sequel to her hit book, 'Plague Town,' and all the anxiety and lessons that came with it.

Cut!: 4 Strategies for Trimming Your Content

Column by Rob Blair Young
April 3, 2013 (4) comments
Struggling to make effective cuts? This article walks you through four strategies for trimming, tightening, and focusing your work.

Storyville: Dissecting "Fireflies"

Column by Richard Thomas
April 2, 2013 (6) comments
Dissecting my story, "Fireflies," I shine a light on my first attempt at magical realism — craft, process, and structure.

Defying Decomposition: The Enduring Zombie

Column by Rajan Khanna
April 2, 2013 (12) comments
In honor of Easter, a look at what keeps zombies popular and some examples of great zombie fiction.

Ask The Agent: A Review of When to Query Agents

Column by Bree Ogden
April 1, 2013 (2) 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 and dissect one of the biggest of the industry’s mysteries.

Recap: Game of Thrones 3.01 - Valar Dohaeris

Column by Rob Hart
April 1, 2013 (4) comments
Not much happens in this episode but it's still awesome because it's a new season of 'Game of Thrones' and that is like nerd Christmas.

Game of Shows: George R. R. Martin's Future Television Prospects

Column by Rajan Khanna
March 29, 2013 (1) comments
'Game of Thrones' writer George R. R. Martin will develop more series for HBO over the next two year. Rajan Khanna takes a look at some possibilities.

Comic Books and the Reverse Adaptation

Column by Kelly Thompson
March 29, 2013 (1) comments
Comics are a breeding ground for material to adapt into film and television projects, but what about the reverse? When prose, film, or television is adapted into a comic?

UPDATED WITH WINNER - LitReactor's Flash Fiction Smackdown: March Edition

Column by Taylor Houston
March 29, 2013 (37) comments
Two sentences. 25 words. Flash!