William Faulkner Sotheby's Auction

Sotheby’s to Auction Faulkner Memorabilia - Including His Nobel Medal

News by Dean Fetzer
April 11, 2013 (0) comments
William Faulkner’s personal letters and manuscripts, described as “a literary treasure trove,” are to go up for auction in June in New York.
David Risher Worldleader Org eBooks

Former Amazon Executive Launches Free eBooks App For Underdeveloped Countries

News by Christopher Shultz
April 10, 2013 (1) comments
David Risher's Worldreader Organization believes everyone should have access to free books, and now he's made it even easier for those in need to get them.

Talk It Out: How To Punctuate Dialogue In Your Prose

Column by Taylor Houston
April 10, 2013 (6) comments
Quotations marks, italics, em dashes, or none of the above: these are a few different ways to punctuate dialogue in your prose.
NOOK Press Replacing PubIt!

PubIt! Replaced by NOOK Press

News by Dean Fetzer
April 10, 2013 (1) comments
Barnes & Noble have launched a new publishing service based on the PubIt! Platform “with added features powered by self-publishing service provider FastPencil.”

Workshop Tips For Mobile Users: How To Critique on Tablets and Smartphones

Column by Christopher Shultz
April 9, 2013 (1) comments
How to take our Writer's Workshop with you, wherever you go. Reviews don't have to be tied to the home anymore.
Memoir of Anne Frank's Stepsister

Memoir of Anne Frank's Stepsister Highlights Survivor's Lives Post-Holocaust

News by Dean Fetzer
April 9, 2013 (0) comments
A new book by Eva Schloss, the girl who grew up with Anne Frank, talks about surviving life after Auschwitz and the "consequences of prejudice".

You Are What You Read: The Nutritionist's Guide to Readers

Column by Cath Murphy
April 9, 2013 (10) comments
We have lots of words to describe the way people eat food, but not for how they consume books. What if we were to apply dietary descriptors to reading?

Book vs. Film vs. Audience: The Shining and Room 237

Column by Karina Wilson
April 8, 2013 (1) comments
Documentary Room 237 explores some of the convoluted theories behind the meaning of "The Shining," wrenching it further away than ever from Stephen King's original authorship. What gives?
'The Little Prince' Turns 70

'The Little Prince' Turns 70

News by Dean Fetzer
April 8, 2013 (2) comments
First published in the U.S. in 1943, the children's book by famous french aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry celebrates its birthday with a special edition.

Recap: Game of Thrones 3.02 - Dark Wings, Dark Words

Column by Rob W. Hart
April 8, 2013 (4) comments
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
April 5, 2013 (107) comments
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
April 5, 2013 (4) comments
An appreciation of the most famous film critic in the world.
Random House-Penguin Merger Approved

EU Comission Approves Random House-Penguin Merger

News by Christopher Shultz
April 5, 2013 (0) comments
Following the U.S.'s suit, European anti-trust authorties green-lit the mega-deal. What countries will be next?

10 Big-Time Literary Druggies

Column by Ed Sikov
April 5, 2013 (25) comments
An acid trip down memory lane: writers who achieved fame and fortune as (mostly) unrepentant drug users.
Arthur C. Clarke Award all-male shortlist

All-Male Shortlist for Arthur C. Clarke Award Announced

News by Dean Fetzer
April 5, 2013 (0) comments
In another strange turn, the shortlist for this year's award, ”chosen by a panel comprised mostly of women,” is exclusively male.
Huey Lewis & Weird Al 'American Psycho'

Huey Lewis and Weird Al Re-Enact A Scene From 'American Psycho'

News by Christopher Shultz
April 4, 2013 (2) comments
This is one of the funniest things the internet has to offer right now.
Poetry in Google Autocomplete

“Is It Ok To Sleep With Your Cousin?” - Poetry Found In Google’s Autocomplete

News by Dean Fetzer
April 4, 2013 (2) comments
Google Poetics is a tumblr blog finding poetry in the automatic suggestions that appear in Google’s search box.

Six Types Of Poems To Banish Writers Block

Column by Kimberly Turner
April 4, 2013 (2) 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.
Iain M. Banks Losing His Battle With Cancer

Iain M. Banks Losing His Battle With Cancer

News by Christopher Shultz
April 4, 2013 (6) comments
With less than a year to live, the author plans to retire, spend time with family, and travel.
Medallion Press Acquires Anthology From Chuckpalahniuk.net

Medallion Press Acquires Anthology From ChuckPalahniuk.net

News by Rob W. Hart
April 4, 2013 (5) comments
Medallion Press has acquired the anthology, edited by Palahniuk, Richard Thomas, and Dennis Widmyer. 'Burnt Tongues' will include an intro from Palahniuk and 20 awesome stories.

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.
Holly Golightly Connie Gustafson

‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Heroine Originally Named... Gustafson?

News by Dean Fetzer
April 3, 2013 (1) comments
For a novel that Norman Mailer once said he “would not have changed two words” of, it’s obvious Capote did: Holly Golightly wasn’t the heroine's original name.

Cut!: 4 Strategies for Trimming Your Content

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

Publisher's Weekly Names its Best Bookstore of 2013

News by Christopher Shultz
April 3, 2013 (0) comments
Now in it's 20th year, PW's annual award goes to a little shop frequented by a famous author.
LitReactor Book Club

May Book Club Selection: 'Angel Falls' by Michael Paul Gonzalez

News by Joshua Chaplinsky
April 2, 2013 (0) comments
May's selection for the LitReactor Book Club is 'Angel Falls' by Michael Paul Gonzalez. Read here for details on how you can participate in the discussion.