Hunting Down the Perfect Comp Is More Important Than You Think

Column by Andrea J. Johnson
Learn what makes a good comp title, why comp titles are important, and how to create a comp title that provides maximum impact.

Book vs. Film: "Caging Skies" vs. "Jojo Rabbit"

Column by Christopher Shultz
January 21, 2020 (1) comments
The differences between the novel and the film are night and day, yet they deliver the same crucial anti-hate message.

Storyville: Show, Don't Tell

Column by Richard Thomas
Some tips on how to show vs. telling, in your fiction, for a more immersive and powerful experience.

Start As Close To The End As You Can

Column by Peter Derk
Why starting closer to your story's ending is the way to go.

How To Recover From Writer Burnout

Column by Autumn Christian
January 16, 2020 (1) comments
Feeling sick, stressed, anxious, and dry when it comes to your writing life? Everyone can suffer from burnout. Here's how to get back on track.

20 Mistakes I Made Writing that You Should Never Do … But I Would Probably Do Again, If I Started All Over

Column by Jay Wilburn
Learn from my mistakes, even if I didn't.

2020 Hindsight: 10 Years Worth of Grammar Advice

Column by Taylor Houston
January 14, 2020 (2) comments
It's a new decade! Let's look back on 10 years of giving grammar advice.

The Magic of Brian Keene’s Bedroom

Column by Christoph Paul
January 13, 2020 (2) comments
Having an existential crisis as a writer? Then maybe you just need to spend the night at Brian Keene's and eat some stew.

Should I Use A Sensitivity Reader?

Column by Peter Derk
What's a sensitivity reader? Why's a sensitivity reader? Should you find one?

Planes, Readings, and Mayhem: My Year on the Road

Column by Gabino Iglesias
I spent a lot of time doing book stuff in 2019. Here's what I learned.