Columns

Ask The Agent: How to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch & The Low-Down on Agency Assistant Salaries

Column by Bree Ogden

October 29, 2012 (1) comments

Navigating the rough terrain of today’s publishing industry shouldn’t be a solo event. This week in Ask the Agent, I’ll explore and dissect two of the industry’s mysteries, straight from the shoulder.

Recap: The Walking Dead 3.03 - Walk With Me

Column by Rob Hart

October 29, 2012 (5) comments

Merle returns, Michonne glowers and the Governor is creepy. Another romping episode of 'The Walking Dead'. Join the conversation!

Death Turns The Page: Seven Notable Literary Kills

Column by Jon Korn

October 26, 2012 (10) comments

When better than this, the spookiest of all months, to examine 7 of the most memorable - and gruesome! - murders in literary history?

Your Favorite Book Sucks: 'World War Z - An Oral History of the Zombie War'

Column by Meredith Borders

October 26, 2012 (23) comments

Get ready to get angry: Meredith cannot abide your favorite zombie book.

The Blagger's Guide to Ayn Rand

Column by Cath Murphy

October 25, 2012 (4) comments

Did Ayn Rand sleep with Alan Greenspan? If you can face that mental image with stoicism, but blanch at the thought of trying to plough through 'Atlas Shrugged,' this Blagger’s Guide is for you.

Storyville: Dynamic Settings

Column by Richard Thomas

October 25, 2012 (13) comments

Setting is one of the most important aspects of your story; don't overlook it.

Understanding the Objective Correlative

Column by Jon Gingerich

October 24, 2012 (5) comments

One way to embed a central theme in a story is with the use of a literary device commonly referred to as the Objective Correlative.

The 3 Most Popular Editorial Services and Do You Need Them?

Column by Erin Reel

October 24, 2012 (6) comments

Writers have more professional support available to them now than ever before. Erin Reel, The Lit Coach, breaks down the 3 most popular editorial services, giving you the benefits, red flags and more.