Christmas Bummers: 5 Books to Wallow In During the Holidays
Column by Ed Sikov
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
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
Win a copy of the Kwik Krimes anothology by writing a 100-word "Flash Crime" story.
Cataloguing Your Influences
Column by Christopher Shultz
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
Sifting through history, one classic at a time.
A Thankful Writer's Top 10 List
Column by Leah Rhyne
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
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
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
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
One of the most talked about, published and taught stories, I dissect "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates.
























