Writing the Crime Scene: Mental Illness
Column by Repo Kempt
Psychopathic kilers, depressed cops and neurotic detectives. Mental illness is a recurring staple of crime fiction. Here's a guide to doing your research and getting the details right.
Storyville: Writing Compelling Dust Jacket Copy
Column by Richard Thomas
Tips for writing compelling dust jacket copy that makes the back of your book sing.
Never Write for Exposure...or Should You?
Column by Gabino Iglesias
Everyone has already told you never to write for free, but there are times where that rule can, and should, be broken.
When Bad People Write Good Things
Column by Peter Derk
When a bad person writes a great book, should you pick it up? Embrace it? Burn it?
Ranking the Gothic Lesbian Victoriana: Quick Reviews of All 6 Sarah Waters Novels
Column by Annie Neugebauer
Sarah Waters is known for her historical, LGBQT+, gothic romance and horror novels, but which is more of which, and where should you start? A quick review of all 6 will help you narrow it down.
10 Things Selling Books at Festivals and Cons Has Taught Me About Writing
Column by Christoph Paul
I give ten examples of how tabling at book festivals has helped my writing improve.
Life Moves Pretty Fast: How the 'Ghostbusters' Remake Proves Comedies Aren't the Same Anymore
Column by Bart Bishop
A look at Hadley Freeman's book 'Life Moves Pretty Fast' and its discussion of how '80s comedies have changed, with an emphasis on 'Ghostbusters' 2016.
Book vs. Film vs. Film: 'Trucks' vs. 'Maximum Overdrive' vs. 'Trucks'
Column by Christopher Shultz
Keep your brains for the story, check 'em at the door for the film, then pine for their cells after watching the TV movie.
9 Signs You May Have Over-Edited Your Work
Column by Peter Derk
Some signs it may be time to walk away, plus 9 fixes for you over-editors out there.
5 Ways A Short Writing Retreat Can Provide Big Results
Column by Christine J. Schmidt
Taking a little break will pay off big time.
