Lurid: Nipped In The Bud - Hebephilia in Fiction

Column by Karina Wilson
February 5, 2014 (5) comments
Does writing about a pubescent object of desire put the 'ick' in fiction? Lurid takes a look at some of the most contentious protagonists ever written - an unholy quartet of hebephiles.

Authors and Publishers — Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Column by Dean Fetzer
February 4, 2014 (2) comments
Brenna Aubrey turned down a six-figure book deal to self-publish. Why? It’s a case highlighting the turmoil at the heart of writing and publishing that doesn’t show any signs of going away.

Ask the Grammarian with Taylor Houston - Now Taking Your Questions

Column by Taylor Houston
February 3, 2014 (6) comments
I'm like your personal editor, so ask me a grammar or usage question!

Beautiful Void: The Importance of Implied Narrative

Column by BH Shepherd
January 31, 2014 (7) comments
Details are important, but so is what you leave out. A look at the subtle art of untold stories.

UPDATED WITH WINNER - LitReactor's Flash Fiction Smackdown: January Edition

Column by Taylor Houston
January 31, 2014 (33) comments
New year, new rules. This month, write about something "new" in 14 words or less.

Blogging and the Law: Five Issues You Need To Know

Column by Jessica Meddows
January 31, 2014 (7) comments
Most bloggers aren’t aware of the legal issues relevant to blogging, or how to protect themselves adequately from issues arising. This column aims to build awareness on this topic.

Culling The Classics: Moby-Dick

Column by Brian McGackin
January 30, 2014 (7) comments
Sifting through history, one classic at a time.

Too Close to Home: The Dangers of Choosing an Editor

Column by Leah Rhyne
January 30, 2014 (5) comments
Everyone knows a writer needs a good editor. But what happens when the best editor you know happens to be your spouse?

Screenwriting: Speed Dating The First Five Pages

Column by Karina Wilson
January 29, 2014 (9) comments
A screenplay should always have the reader at 'Hello'. Find out how techniques developed chatting up strangers at speed dating events can make your first five pages sing.

Storyville: How to Write a Book Review

Column by Richard Thomas
January 28, 2014 (8) comments
Some tips on how to write a compelling book review.