"WandaVision" Demonstrates the Untapped Potential of the Superhero Genre
Column by BH Shepherd
A critical look at "WandaVision" and what it portends for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Importance of Atmosphere in Horror
Column by Max Booth III
Why sometimes the most important aspect of horror is how it mades you feel.
Weapons of Choice to Draft That Novel Now
Column by Lisa Bubert
Every novelist feels the supreme tug of the in between, and there are ways to power through.
March Madness: 8 Books That Will Mess With Your Head
Column by Sadie Hartmann
Psychological horror/thrillers are entertaining because the very nature of the narrative is designed to break down any perceived reality for readers. Here are some favorites of the genre.
Five Things I Loved (and Five I Loathed) About My MFA Experience
Column by Robbie Blair
My MFA experience was, in a word, mixed. In this column, I highlight some of the best and worst things about my time pursuing my Master's of Fine Arts in fiction.
Reflections on WriteOnCon, A Jam-Packed Online Conference for Kidlit Writers
Column by Karis Rogerson
Karis Rogerson finally attended her first WriteOnCon, an online conference for kidlit writers, and reflects on the experience.
The Sound of Absence: Utilizing White Space in Poetry
Column by Stephanie M. Wytovich, MFA
This essay explores how white space can be used in poetry as a literary device that thrives on the power of absence.
What is Quiet Horror?
Column by Andrew Fowlow
Many are familiar with the gripping stories, but not so much the term "quiet horror." Here is what quiet horror means to those talented writers who wield its power to invoke menacing terror.
10 Terrible Writing Ideas that Shouldn't Work, But Sometimes Do
Column by Jay Wilburn
Actually, there are way more than ten terrible writing ideas. Can you really call yourself a writer if you haven't tried a few?
Why I'm Not Submitting for Publication Anymore
Column by Peter Derk
2020 tested how much I could take. It was a test I didn't pass.