The Holidays Are Here: How to Take Care of Yourself
Column by Cina Pelayo
The holidays are here. We are in the midst of a pandemic. Here are some tips to take care of yourselves.
Why NaNoWriMo is a Terrible Idea, But I Keep Doing it Anyway
Column by Jay Wilburn
NaNoWriMo is a challenge that helps people power through to complete a novel in the month of November. It can also be very discouraging for many writers. Why does Jay Wilburn keep trying it?
Storyville: Foreshadowing in Fiction—How to Set the Stage
Column by Richard Thomas
Tips on how to use foreshadowing to write layered stories with powerful emotion.
Conjuring Strength Through Poetry: Battling the Slasher Movie in Your Head
Column by Stephanie M. Wytovich, MFA
Horror poetry reaches out into the darkness in hopes that understanding the shadows will shed light on our fears.
Paying Respects to Ursula K. Le Guin: The Queen of Spec-Fic
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Happy Birthday to one of the most influential American woman writers.
What's Scary In Small, Indie, and Self-Pub
Column by Peter Derk
If you're looking for big thrills, you have to go small.
Showing and Telling, and Trusting the Reader
Column by Joshua Isard
We all know the cliche, "show don't tell," but it's still a common issue with young writers. That's where trust comes in.
Too Young for Horror?
Column by Peter Derk
If the purpose of horror is to scare us, then you might be missing out on a rite of passage if you don't get a taste before you're ready.
The Kings of Steam: Remembering the Work of Jay Lake and Brandon Black
Column by Jay Wilburn
Authors Jay Lake and Brandon Black (James Louis Butler III) both made their impacts on the subgenre of steampunk before their passing. Jay Wilburn discusses their work as a reader and fan.
Chuck-alikes: A Chuck Palahniuk Read-alike List Part 2
Column by Peter Derk
Part 2 of our MASSIVE list of Palahniuk read-a-likes that should hold you over until Chuck's next release.
