Sotheby’s to Auction Faulkner Memorabilia - Including His Nobel Medal
News by Dean Fetzer
William Faulkner’s personal letters and manuscripts, described as “a literary treasure trove,” are to go up for auction in June in New York.
Former Amazon Executive Launches Free eBooks App For Underdeveloped Countries
News by Christopher Shultz
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
Quotations marks, italics, em dashes, or none of the above: these are a few different ways to punctuate dialogue in your prose.
PubIt! Replaced by NOOK Press
News by Dean Fetzer
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
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 Highlights Survivor's Lives Post-Holocaust
News by Dean Fetzer
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
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
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
News by Dean Fetzer
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
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.
EU Comission Approves Random House-Penguin Merger
News by Christopher Shultz
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
An acid trip down memory lane: writers who achieved fame and fortune as (mostly) unrepentant drug users.
All-Male Shortlist for Arthur C. Clarke Award Announced
News by Dean Fetzer
In another strange turn, the shortlist for this year's award, ”chosen by a panel comprised mostly of women,” is exclusively male.
Huey Lewis and Weird Al Re-Enact A Scene From 'American Psycho'
News by Christopher Shultz
This is one of the funniest things the internet has to offer right now.
“Is It Ok To Sleep With Your Cousin?” - Poetry Found In Google’s Autocomplete
News by Dean Fetzer
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
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
News by Christopher Shultz
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
News by Rob W. Hart
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
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.
‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Heroine Originally Named... Gustafson?
News by Dean Fetzer
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
Struggling to make effective cuts? This article walks you through four strategies for trimming, tightening, and focusing your work.
Publisher's Weekly Names its Best Bookstore of 2013
News by Christopher Shultz
Now in it's 20th year, PW's annual award goes to a little shop frequented by a famous author.
May Book Club Selection: 'Angel Falls' by Michael Paul Gonzalez
News by Joshua Chaplinsky
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.










































