Acting on the Fictional Stage: The Dramatic Method in Fiction

Column by Chris Rosales
July 17, 2012 (9) comments
Harness The Dramatic Method For Character Action

Library Love: A Matter of Degree - Is Library and Information Science Really The Worst Master’s Degree?

Column by Stephanie Bonjack
July 17, 2012 (2) comments
Forbes created a stir when it released its 'Best and Worst Master's Degrees for Jobs' list for 2012 with Library Science taking the #1 spot. Your resident librarian weighs in.

Stories: Should They Be Unique, Good, or Can They Be Both?

Column by John Jarzemsky
July 16, 2012 (3) comments
Modern audiences are demanding more novelty from their stories, but how unique can writers get before form starts to suffer?

The Blagger’s Guide to Shirley Jackson

Column by Cath Murphy
July 13, 2012 (9) comments
Want to hold your own with the literati but find the idea of actually reading serious books about as appealing as a night of passion with Newt Gingrich? Fear not, the Blagger’s Guide is ready to help.

A 'Bot Bestiary: The Robotic Tradition In Science Fiction

Column by Jon Korn
July 13, 2012 (6) comments
Science Fiction abounds with robots, androids, cyborgs, and mechs of every stripe. Jon Korn breaks down some of his favorites.

On Comics and Continuity

Column by BH Shepherd
July 12, 2012 (4) comments
How comic books have shaped our understanding of continuity in fiction.

Your Publisher Has Folded...Now What?

Column by Brandon Tietz
July 12, 2012 (3) comments
Book deals are signed all the time, but what do you do when your publishing contract is cancelled? LitReactor examines such a case.

Narrative and the Moving Image: What Film Can Teach Us About Fiction Writing

Column by Jon Gingerich
July 11, 2012 (8) comments
Fiction writers can learn a great deal about craft by examining some of the common storytelling techniques used in modern film.

Don't Write Comics: How To Write Comics Part 2

Column by Kelly Thompson
July 11, 2012 (6) comments
The 2nd in a series about writing for comics & graphic novels. Part 2 details what you'll need for a professional comics pitch, formatting and technical details, and how to actually write your comic.

Screw Your Education: Shut Up And Write

Column by Keith Rawson
July 10, 2012 (22) comments
A Bachelors, an MBA....Pfffft, who needs it? Why not just try living and writing instead?