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Of Labyrinth and Forest: How to Write Dark Fantasy
December 21st, 2024
Come on a darkly mystical journey with Stephanie Wytovich as she explores the myriad possibilities of how to write dark fantasy — covering character, worldbuilding, and more.
Read Column →How to Write Dark Poetry - With Cynthia Pelayo
December 18th, 2024
In these gloomy days of winter, why not lean into the darkness and try writing some dark poetry? Here's a guide to the dark poetry form, courtesy of Cynthia Pelayo.
Read Column →8 Genuinely Great Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
December 12th, 2024
Scrambling to find the perfect present for your writer friend? Stephanie Bonjack's got you covered with this list of 8 fabulous writerly gifts for the holidays — or any celebratory occasion!
Read Column →How to Get a Book Published - With Rebecca van Laer
November 29th, 2024
Wonder how to get a book published? Author Rebecca van Laer shares her experience querying and publishing her first two books.
Read Column →How to Write Romance: Crafting Chemistry 101
November 25th, 2024
Looking to dive into the proverbial pool of love? Here's how to write romance with our resident romance lover, Nick Bailey.
Read Column →Richard Chizmar's "Memorials" Serves Up 80s Nostalgia in Spades
November 18th, 2024
This review from Jena Brown tackles Memorials by Richard Chizmar: a novel about three students who get more than they bargain for during a roadside memorials project.
Read Column →How to Write a Book Blurb in 4 Steps - With Examples
November 6th, 2024
Finished writing your book, but now find yourself stuck on the blurb you'll use to sell it? Here's what you need to know about writing a brilliant book blurb, complete with blurb examples from recent bestsellers.
Read Column →Culling The Classics: The Invisible Man
October 31st, 2024
Brian McGackin is back with a spooooky edition of Culling the Classics: The Invisible Man, just in time for Halloween.
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