The Top 10 Book to Film Adaptations That Were Actually Good
Column by John Jarzemsky
A list of films that have defied the conventions of the old adage "the book is always better!"
The Changing Character
Column by Jon Gingerich
Does a character have to “change” during the course of a story? Do they have to evolve? Or can they continue behaving the same as always, even at the end of the narrative?
Why Even Ayn Rand Can Teach You Something About Writing
Column by Phil Jourdan
We trudge through the fiction-writing lectures of the infamous author of 'Atlas Shrugged' to see if there's anything helpful there. It turns out, there is. You just have to disagree with it.
Top 10 Things We'd Like to See in the 'American Psycho' Remake
Column by Brandon Tietz
We're still of a mind that an 'American Psycho' remake is a terrible idea, but if you must do it, here's some things we'd like to see.
Merits of Other Mediums: Going Beyond Books to Improve Your Craft
Column by Brandon Tietz
Many authors will tell you that reading and writing is the key to improving your work and getting published. In this column we examine the merits of three mediums OTHER than books.
Five Free-to-Air Apps and Services to Make Your Writing Life Easier
Column by Paul Graham Raven
Ignore your empty bank account and expand your writer's techno-toolset with these five free apps, services and softwares.
The Dark Side Of The Publishing Industry: How To Avoid Scams
Column by Rob Hart
In every industry there are scam artists--even publishing. Vanity presses, fake literary agents and fraudulent contests all prey on your desire to be published. Here's how to stay safe.
Book Brawl: Tina Fey’s 'Bossypants' Vs. Mindy Kaling’s 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)'
Column by Meredith Borders
Every month, I throw two books into the readers’ ring to fight it out for the honor of literary champion. This month we’ve got memoirs from two hilarious NBC leading ladies. Who will win?
The Art of the Live Reading
Column by Brandon Tietz
Why is live reading important and how do you do it? LitReactor tackles the subject.
Putting An End To Plot Conveniences
Column by Jon Gingerich
Writers are often faced with the predicament of writing themselves into a plot corner. We know where our stories are supposed to go, but the plot becomes an impasse to resolution instead of a gateway.
