Interview: Writer & Publisher Marston Hefner
Interview by Christoph Paul, May 26, 2020
Marston Hefner discusses his new magazine, indie and experimental literature, family, and his love of backgammon.
A Cheat Sheet to This Year's Nebula Awards Nominees
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
Another drumroll, please — the Nebula Awards are almost upon us! Here's a breakdown of all the categories in a quick and easy cheat sheet.
Skipp's Self-Isolating ABC’S of the COVID-19 (Stage One)
Column by John Skipp
Enjoy these COVID stories from Skipp, all bundled together using the ABC model. May they inspire you to construct your own.
Conflict Without Violence: How to Add More Depth To Your Fiction
Column by Autumn Christian
Violence is fun. But finding other ways to resolve conflict can improve your writing, and turn an average story into one with depth and intrigue.
Storyville: Turning Your Obsessions Into Fiction
Column by Richard Thomas
Some tips for turning your obsessions—good and bad—into powerful stories.
The Gabino Iglesias Online MFA: Third Semester
Column by Gabino Iglesias
Survived your first year? Welcome to the second year of the world's most honest, useful, and entertaining MFA!
Patrick Dennis’s Birthday Banquet
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Once you meet his characters you'll never forget them, especially Auntie Mame.
Writers, Stop Neglecting Your Author Photos!
Column by Andrea J. Johnson
An author photo is a marketing tool. It should look like YOU on your best day. This post lists the do's and don'ts of creating the best photo for your brand.
Let’s Talk About Trigger Warnings
Column by Max Booth III
What exactly is a trigger warning, and how are they useful?
The Truths And Lies About An English Degree
Column by Peter Derk
Take it from someone who's been there, some of what people tell you is true, and some of it is bull.
