Christmas Bummers: 5 Books to Wallow In During the Holidays

Column by Ed Sikov
December 3, 2013 (10) comments
Perennially depressed Ed Sikov recommends five unbearably sad novels with which to celebrate the holidays.

5 Words to Be Grateful For

Column by Ed Sikov
November 28, 2013 (6) comments
In this season of giving thanks, one man expresses gratitude for a few of his favorite words.

UPDATED WITH WINNER: LitReactor's Flash (Crime) Fiction Smackdown: November Edition

Column by Taylor Houston
November 27, 2013 (13) comments
Win a copy of the Kwik Krimes anothology by writing a 100-word "Flash Crime" story.

Cataloguing Your Influences

Column by Christopher Shultz
November 27, 2013 (2) comments
Perhaps you've written down all the writers who've inspired you over the years. Utilizing Minh Le's Author Alphabet, I'll discuss why organizing your influences is an important endeavor.

Culling The Classics: The Chronicles of Narnia

Column by Brian McGackin
November 27, 2013 (1) comments
Sifting through history, one classic at a time.

A Thankful Writer's Top 10 List

Column by Leah Rhyne
November 26, 2013 (13) comments
We writers have a lot to be thankful for...here's my half-universal, half-personal top 10 list!

Snark is a Dead Scene: Why It's Time For Writers to Try Something New

Column by Joshua Chaplinsky
November 26, 2013 (25) comments
Are you as sick of this overused device as I am? Hunt it down and kill it.

Controversies Inside the World of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Column by Rajan Khanna
November 26, 2013 (5) comments
Orson Scott Card isn't the only controversial figure in Science Figure and Fantasy. We take a look at a few more.

Getting Shit Done: Eight Tips and Tricks for Better Time Management and Productivity

Column by Cameron Pierce
November 25, 2013 (3) comments
Is life getting in the way of your writing? Here are eight tips and tricks to manage your time more wisely and boost your productivity.

Storyville: Dissecting "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates

Column by Richard Thomas
November 25, 2013 (6) comments
One of the most talked about, published and taught stories, I dissect "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates.