Don’t You Dare Stop! – 5 Bullshit Reasons for Giving Up on NaNoWriMo

Column by Cath Murphy
November 14, 2013 (1) comments
NaNoWriMo's half way mark looms and you're suffering from a bad case of verbal fatigue. But enough with the bullshit excuses! This is why you must keep going and Finish That Thing.

17 of the Most Literary Science Fiction Novels

Column by Daniel Hope
November 13, 2013 (40) comments
Books you'll find at the intersection of the literary and science fiction genres.

Different Ways to Tell the Truth: A Primer on Creative Nonfiction Subgenres

Column by Taylor Houston
November 13, 2013 (2) comments
There are many ways to tell a true story--here are just a few.

Footnotes: On Vonnegut and the Semicolon

Column by Ryan Peverly
November 12, 2013 (12) comments
In honor of Kurt Vonnegut's 91st birthday, a look back at how the late author shaped this columnist's writing career.

Think Before You Speak: 10 Words and Phrases with Potentially Offensive Origins

Column by Joshua Chaplinsky
November 11, 2013 (24) comments
A list of everyday words and phrases you might want to avoid, just in case.

The Pen and the Sword: Ten Books That Instigate Conflict and Promote Peace

Column by Leah Dearborn
November 8, 2013 (8) comments
Books are not always innocent creations. Time and again, the written word has helped to both inflame and resolve human conflicts.

5 Reasons A Good Writing Group Can Save You

Column by Kelly Thompson
November 7, 2013 (1) comments
What can a good writing group do for you? Almost everything.

10 Works That Blur the Line Between Mythology and Science Fiction

Column by Rajan Khanna
November 7, 2013 (6) comments
In honor of the release of 'Thor: The Dark World,' we take a look at science fiction stories that draw on mythology for inspiration.

Remember To Wear Pants: Tips for Surviving NaNoWriMo with Your Dignity Intact

Column by Leah Dearborn
NaNoWriMo can be a hectic time, even if you're not trying to juggle writing with a job, family, going to the gym, and occasionally breathing.

Storyville: 10 Hot, Emerging, and Underappreciated Genres

Column by Richard Thomas
November 5, 2013 (14) comments
Looking for something new to write? Here are ten hot, emerging, and underappreciated genres.