Columns

The Holidays Are Here: How to Take Care of Yourself

Column by Cina Pelayo

The holidays are here. We are in the midst of a pandemic. Here are some tips to take care of yourselves.

Why NaNoWriMo is a Terrible Idea, But I Keep Doing it Anyway

Column by Jay Wilburn

NaNoWriMo is a challenge that helps people power through to complete a novel in the month of November. It can also be very discouraging for many writers. Why does Jay Wilburn keep trying it?

Storyville: Foreshadowing in Fiction—How to Set the Stage

Column by Richard Thomas

October 23, 2020 (2) comments

Tips on how to use foreshadowing to write layered stories with powerful emotion.

Conjuring Strength Through Poetry: Battling the Slasher Movie in Your Head

Column by Stephanie M. Wytovich, MFA

Horror poetry reaches out into the darkness in hopes that understanding the shadows will shed light on our fears.

Paying Respects to Ursula K. Le Guin: The Queen of Spec-Fic

Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner

Happy Birthday to one of the most influential American woman writers.

What's Scary In Small, Indie, and Self-Pub

Column by Peter Derk

If you're looking for big thrills, you have to go small.

Showing and Telling, and Trusting the Reader

Column by Joshua Isard

We all know the cliche, "show don't tell," but it's still a common issue with young writers. That's where trust comes in.

Too Young for Horror?

Column by Peter Derk

If the purpose of horror is to scare us, then you might be missing out on a rite of passage if you don't get a taste before you're ready.

The Kings of Steam: Remembering the Work of Jay Lake and Brandon Black

Column by Jay Wilburn

Authors Jay Lake and Brandon Black (James Louis Butler III) both made their impacts on the subgenre of steampunk before their passing. Jay Wilburn discusses their work as a reader and fan.