Why Do So Many Indie Presses Fail?
Column by Gabino Iglesias, July 21, 2017
In the last three years, I've seen so many indie presses come and go that I've lost count. I asked some experts to help me figure out why.
99 Cents Is Too Cheap For Your Book
Column by Peter Derk
When it comes to selling books, it's good to be a whore. Just don't be a CHEAP whore.
6 Reasons Aspiring Writers Should Act More Like Musicians
Column by Christoph Paul
Musicians can't be posers——they actually have to practice their instrument.
Find A Buddy: 6 Reasons You Should Co-Write Your Stuff
Column by J. David Osborne
After spending three years relatively isolated in Oregon, I rediscovered the value of collaboration and co-writing.
Storyville: Young Protagonists—MG vs. YA vs. Adult
Column by Richard Thomas
Some advice for writing young protagonists for Middle Grade, YA, and adult fiction.
Bookshots: 'Devil's Call' by J. Danielle Dorn
Review by Gabino Iglesias
Bookshots: Pumping new life into the corpse of the book review
Inspiration vs. Influence: Using What We Know
Column by Brian Allen Carr
A discussion of how writers take, steal and borrow content, and why.
Bookshots: 'Beneath' by Kristi DeMeester
Review by Max Booth III
The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out, the worms play pinochle on your snout.
Books at These Speeds: Sped-Up Audiobooks
Column by Peter Derk
You can play audiobooks at super speed. But should you?
Brace Yourselves: A Breakdown of the Game of Thrones Pilot, "Winter is Coming"
Column by Fred Venturini
The Game of Thrones pilot, "Winter is Coming," packs a sprawling, fantasy epic into a tight sixty-one minutes featuring distinct and interesting settings and characters.
The Writing Guide to End All Writing Guides
Column by Gabino Iglesias
Here's everything you need to know to have a successful writing career.
