On Becoming Nightbitch
Review by Stephanie M. Wytovich, MFA, August 12, 2022
A reflection on "Nightbitch" by Rachel Yoder that explores female rage and the importance of unapologetic women in fiction.
I Fell In Love With Reading My Work Out Loud - To Others
Column by Karis Rogerson
Reading work aloud is a tried-and-true tip for revising, but what about doing it in front of others? A case for reading your WIPs aloud in a safe space.
"At Night All Blood Is Black"
Review by Joshua Isard
A review of a lauded book no one else seems to be reading.
Joma West: Writing Through the Dark
Interview by Jena Brown
The author of debut novel "Face" discusses creating a layered narrative, finding her flow, and writing through the dark.
How Do You Choose the Best Conventions and Writers Retreats?
Column by Jay Wilburn
If you are spending the money to attend a convention or writers retreat, you want it to be worth it. Here is a guide from people who have attended the best and worst of them.
10 Great First Lines Analyzed
Column by Kleopatra Olympiou
A first line is a moment of orientation: the reader opening their eyes into the story.
Writing Advice for Non-Writers
Column by Peter Derk
So you have to write something. Maybe it's the first thing you've written since high school. Don't worry, it's not that hard. We'll get through it together.
Requiem For Elizabeth V. Aldrich (October 9th, 1992–July 10th, 2022)
Column by Gabriel Hart
Obituary/memorial for author Elizabeth V. Aldrich.
"Writing in the Dark: The Workbook" by Tim Waggoner
Review by Cina Pelayo
Tim Waggoner follows up his 2020 Bram Stoker Award winning "Writing in the Dark" with this thought-provoking workbook.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: 10 Dark Nautical Novels
Column by Leah Dearborn
Some darker materials for your beach reading pleasure.
Is My MFA Worth It? For the Sense of Belonging, It Is
Column by Karis Rogerson
Karis Rogerson reflects on her first semester in an MFA program at VCFA, and whether or not it's worth it.
