Tweak Those Boring, Stereotypical White Dude Characters
Column by Peter Derk
I hate to say it in this context, but you can do better.
Storyville: Letting Film Unblock, Inspire, and Add Depth to Your Fiction
Column by Richard Thomas
Tips on how film can help unblock, inspire, and add depth to your fiction.
Ask Nick: Publishing 201 — Can I Break Out?
Column by Nick Mamatas
How seriously should midlisters take the pressure to finally write that breakout novel?
How to Approach the Second Draft of Your Novel-in-Making
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
As C.J. Cherryh wrote, “It is perfectly okay to write garbage — as long as you edit brilliantly.” Here are five tips on how to approach the second draft of your novel-in-making.
Beat the Heat of the Dog Days of Summer with These Five Dog Novels
Column by Steph Post
Five 'dog-centric' novels to celebrate the Dog Days of Summer.
8 Signs You Are Afraid of Writing
Column by Autumn Christian
Recognize the signs of fear and the mistakes that may be holding you back.
Book vs. Film: Very Bore-y Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark
Column by Peter Derk
An extremely professional and not at all drunken review of 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.'
How Is Magical Realism Different From Fantasy?
Column by Christopher Shultz
If magical realism isn't straight-up fantasy, or any other speculative genre, then what, exactly, is it?
Defining Upmarket Fiction and the Role it Plays in Today’s Market
Column by Andrea J. Johnson
Curious what makes a piece of writing upmarket fiction? This article will define the term and help you decide whether you should tailor your work to meet this unique classification.
Requests, Not Demands: How to Get Your Books into Libraries
Column by Peter Derk
The library is your friend. Don't alienate it.
