Ask The Lit Coach: "What Are The Most Important Factors When Writing A Query Letter?" and More
Column by Erin Reel
Does the perfect query letter exist? Are positive reactions to pitches worth something? It's all about query letters this week on Ask The Lit Coach!
Bangs, Whimpers, and Apes: The Top 10 World-Ending Events In Science Fiction
Column by Jon Korn
Armageddon time! Just in time for 2012, Jon Korn chooses his favorite apocalypses from science fiction.
The Spiraling Narrative
Column by Jon Gingerich
Plots shouldn't unfold with cause-and-effect insomuch as careful repetitions of symbolism and theme. Here's one way you can do this without forcing the story to wear symbolism on it sleeve.
LURID: Aleister Crowley - Print The Legend!
Column by Karina Wilson
Aleister Crowley shaped the twentieth century in all kinds of strange ways. Lurid takes a look at the legend behind the man, and how the facts of his wild life manifested in all kinds of fiction.
Thomas Pynchon: A Primer
Column by Jack Joslin
A look at the bizarre and daunting works of the mysterious Thomas Pynchon.
Fallen Idols: Disappointing Truths About Five Famous Authors
Column by Cath Murphy
Like most readers, I want authors to 'fit' the fiction they create, and when they fail to live up to my myths about them, I get fractious.
The Top 10 Royal Historical Novels
Column by Meredith Borders
It's a very specific genre, and one that Meredith just happens to love. She's read most of them, so what are her favorites?
World Book and Copyright Day –The Best Holiday You Never Heard Of
Column by Taylor Houston
Books are the best! So let's celebrate them today--a day marked by literary history!
Down The Rabbit Hole: Following Comic Book Creators
Column by Kelly Thompson
After being burned by comics far too many times, I've started to follow creators rather than characters, publishers, or properties, and it has brought me to some excellent books.
Off the Beaten Path: Non-Traditional Fantasy Settings
Column by Rajan Khanna
A look at five fantasy settings that veer away from the well-trod ground of worlds based on medieval Europe. Five fresh and vibrant worlds to experience to see what fantasy can do.
