Crappy, Ben-Cooper-Style Literary Costumes
Column by Peter Derk
Bukowski, Dickens, Gilman. They're all hear in crappy, plastic glory.
Women Are Reclaiming and Perfecting The Rape Revenge Narrative
Column by Christopher Shultz
Women writers are carving important narratives out of an exploitative subgenre.
How Lit Witchcraft Can Help Your Writing
Column by Leza Cantoral
Use magical and meditative techniques in your writing to access untapped reservoirs of creativity when you are blocked or feeling uninspired.
Ask Nick: Publishing 201 - Why Do Some Writers Get To Fail More Than Once?
Column by Nick Mamatas
Some writers bounce back after a book bombs, while others are finished. Why?
My Literary Tattoo Isn't a Book: It's a Pen
Column by Karis Rogerson
As a reader, I always wanted a bookish tattoo. As a writer, I finally found the perfect one: a fountain pen.
The Maligned History Of "It Was A Dark And Stormy Night"
Column by Christopher Shultz
Where exactly did this ubiquitous and much-mocked story starter come from?
Dying on the Mountain: How Goals Will Kill You and How to Focus on the Process
Column by Fred Venturini
Discover how goal-setting and positive thinking may be counter-intuitive to reaching the achievement you desire, especially when it comes to achieving publishing success.
A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Wishing the master of children's horror a happy birthday.
Want to Be Radical? Be Sincere
Column by Gint Aras
The author of "Relief By Execution", out today, talks journaling and writing fearlessly.
