Finding Your Writing Rhythm
Column by Erik Wecks
Becoming a writer is more about finding your own way than following the right plan.
Comic Book Death Is Irrelevant
Column by Kelly Thompson
In comics, death is irrelevant. It's one of the first lessons we learn, so why do we keep falling for it?
The Blagger's Guide to Jack Kerouac
Column by Cath Murphy
Worried that reading "On the Road" will be as horrible an experience as seeing the recent film adaptation? The Blagger's Guide will give you the lowdown while keeping your eyeballs unsullied.
Comic Book Plot Developments That Are No Longer Twists
Column by BH Shepherd
A list of plot twists that have been used and abused so often they have lost their capacity to surprise.
Storyville: Writing the Grotesque
Column by Richard Thomas
Damaged, deformed, and dysfunctional characters—we still have compassion for them. This is the grotesque.
A Literary History Of Oz
Column by Kimberly Turner
With today's release of Disney's Oz prequel, it's time to look at the literary legacy of L. Frank Baum's weird and wonderful land. At 42 books and counting, the story of Oz is bigger than you think.
From Elphaba To Grendel: Ten Twisted Fairy Tales
Column by Meredith Borders
Ten modern takes on your favorite classic fairy tales and legends.
Orson Scott Card’s Personal Beliefs Are Appalling, But...
Column by Kelly Thompson
DC has hired Orson Scott Card to write a Superman story. Will you read it? Do you support creators with abhorrent personal beliefs? Why or why not? And where do you draw the line?
LURID: American Psycho - A Retrospective
Column by Karina Wilson
Happy Birthday Patrick Bateman! On the anniversary of American Psycho's publication, Lurid takes a look at the enduring appeal of everyone's favorite homicidal yuppie. Murders & Executions, oh my!
8 Ways to Flesh Out a Character
Column by Rob D. Young
Looking to develop a character? Here are eight ways you can create a fleshier concept for who your character is and what drives them.
