Recap: Game of Thrones 3.02 - Dark Wings, Dark Words
Column by Rob W. Hart
Last week was all about reminding us about the show and getting the pieces into place. This week is a little bit like that too, though it does feel like there's finally some momentum.
Top 10 Storytelling Cliches Writers Need To Stop Using
Column by Rob W. Hart
There are certain storytelling clichés writers go back to again and again. And they shouldn't. Because they are terrible, and they need to be destroyed.
Roger Ebert Dies at 70
Column by Ed Sikov
An appreciation of the most famous film critic in the world.
10 Big-Time Literary Druggies
Column by Ed Sikov
An acid trip down memory lane: writers who achieved fame and fortune as (mostly) unrepentant drug users.
Six Types Of Poems To Banish Writers Block
Column by Kimberly Turner
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
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 D. Young
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
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
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
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.
