Columns

On Revenge Fantasies, Male Toxicity and "Promising Young Woman"

Column by Ben Tanzer

A story about how men live and the world women are forced to negotiate because of their choices, presenting a conversation about the nature of sexual violence and just how commonplace it is.

Why Every Author Should Write Haiku

Column by Jay Wilburn

There are important things prose authors can learn by experimenting with haiku. It is an easy artform to take up, but difficult to master.

The Importance of the Character Interview

Column by Cina Pelayo

The more that you know about your characters, the more confidently you can write about them.

Old Book Marketing Wisdom That Needs To Change

Column by Peter Derk

Let's question classic marketing advice like spacing out your releases and not being too pushy.

The Best and Worst Things We Can Do With 'The Great Gatsby'

Column by Peter Derk

Now that 'The Great Gatsby' is in the public domain, we can do a lot with it. But some options are better than others.

"To All The Boys: Always and Forever" is the Sweetest Ending to a Beloved Series

Column by Karis Rogerson

Thoughts and reflections on the final installment in the To All the Boys film series.

7 Books That Will Make You Happy You’re Single

Column by Emmanuel Nataf

These seven literary picks brilliantly reveal the joys of singledom and will have you transforming from a Bridget Jones to a Samantha Jones in no time at all.