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Storyville: The Duality of Strong Emotions
Column by Richard Thomas
Love vs. Hate. How to employ the duality of strong emotions to improve your fiction.
"P.S. I Still Love You" is All About Love and Heartbreak, in the Cutest Way
Column by Karis Rogerson
The sequel to "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" is finally out, and writer Karis Rogerson talks about the best parts of the movie.
Bob Seger's "Night Moves": A Short Lesson on Repetition
Column by Peter Derk
Bet you didn't know this Seger classic was a master class in writing fiction.
What Is A "Mary Sue" Character and Do They Actually Exist In Fiction?
Column by Christopher Shultz
According to some, Mary Sues are everywhere...but are they? Or is there something sexist going on here?
What My Tattoo Artist Taught Me About Writing Critique
Column by Lisa Bubert
...or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust My Tattoo Artist.
9 Sexy Poems to Read with Your Valentine
Column by Annie Neugebauer
Forget to buy your S.O. a Valentine’s present? Need a last-minute plan for making a night at home special? Set on wooing your literary darling? Never fear: poetry is here!
Five Literary Love Affairs To Get Lost in This Valentine's Day
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
To celebrate this Valentine’s Day, we’re revisiting some favorite literary love affairs typically left off other lists.
Why Don't Men Read Romance?
Column by Peter Derk
One brave man breaks the silence about why romance is such a snooze.
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Local Library For Library Lovers' Month
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
February is Library Lovers' Month! To help you celebrate, we've got six tips for showing your local library some appreciation.
Valentine's Day Gifts for Writers
Column by Christoph Paul
A very serious gift-giving guide for those in love with a writer.
