Columns

LURID: Hey Hey JFK

Column by Karina Wilson

November 22, 2013 (4) comments

50 years ago today six seconds changed everything. Lurid takes a look at the way the fatal JFK headshot ricocheted out of myth and into modern fiction.

The Internet Hates You: Five Writing Habits to Crush

Column by Phil Jourdan

November 22, 2013 (9) comments

Five bad habits to break if you want your writing sessions to be more productive.

Book Brawl: House of Leaves vs. Night Film

Column by Cath Murphy

November 22, 2013 (3) comments

Marisha Pessl's horror novel "Night Film" has sparked comparisons to Mark Danielewski's "House of Leaves," mostly unfavorable. But is the comparison even justified?

It's Made Of SCIENCE: Amnesia

Column by Nathan Scalia

November 21, 2013 (1) comments

Everything you need to know about memory loss, amnesia, and SCIENCE!

Library Love: Weed Your Library!

Column by Stephanie Bonjack

November 20, 2013 (1) comments

Weeding isn't just for gardeners - librarians routinely cull the stacks to keep them relevant and usable. Try these techniques with your own collections and marvel at your librarian handiwork.

Writing: An Outlet For Psychosis

Column by BH Shepherd

November 19, 2013 (10) comments

How writing can help those who suffer from psychosis.

Should You Become A Multi-Hyphenate?

Column by Kelly Thompson

November 18, 2013 (4) comments

I find myself on unfamiliar ground trying to become a "multi-hyphenate." Am I a fool for trying, especially when I'm barely a non-multi-hyphenate? Let's talk.

Analyzing a Short Fiction Publishing Contract

Column by Jessica Meddows

November 18, 2013 (6) comments

Great news — you've had your story accepted for publication! This column outlines what you can expect to see in a short fiction contract and what it means.